SINCE 1828
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
referendary
adjectiveDefinition of referendary (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to a referendum
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