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Synonyms of referendum
an event in which the electorate votes for or against a law that deals with a specific issue
- They are having a referendum so the public can decide the controversial issue.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for referendum
- nay,
- no,
- non placet
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“Referendum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referendum. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of referendum was in 1847
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