referendary

noun

ref·er·en·da·ry | \ ˌrefəˈrendərē\

plural -es

Definition of referendary

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an official at various imperial, papal, and royal courts charged with investigative or advisory duties —used as a title

2 : referee, arbitrator

3 obsolete : one who furnishes news : reporter

referendary

adjective

Definition of referendary (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to a referendum

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