referendum
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noun \ˌre-fə-ˈren-dəm\ plural ref·er·en·da\-də\ or ref·er·en·dums
Definition of REFERENDUM
1
a : the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative b : a vote on a measure so submitted
2
: a diplomatic agent's note asking for government instructions
See Examples of REFERENDUM
- The issue was decided by referendum.
Origin of REFERENDUM
New Latin, from Latin, neuter of referendus, gerundive of referre to refer
First Known Use: 1847
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