Meaning Of The Word Plebiscite

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plebiscite
countable noun: A plebiscite is a direct vote by the people of a country or region in which they say whether they agree or disagree with a particular policy, for example whether a region should become an independent state.

plebiscite in American English
an expression of the people's will by direct ballot on a political issue, as in choosing between independent nationhood or affiliation with another nation
noun: a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question

plebiscite in British English
noun: a direct vote by the electorate of a state, region, etc, on some question of usually national importance, such as union with another state or acceptance of a government programme

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