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plebisciteOne entry found. Main Entry: pleb·i·scite Pronunciation: \ˈple-bə-ˌsīt, -sət also -ˌsēt\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin plebis scitum law voted by the comitia, literally, decree of the common people Date: 1860 : a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler — ple·bi·sci·ta·ry \ple-ˈbi-sə-ˌter-ē, pli-; ˌple-bə-ˈsī-tə-rē\ adjective
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