Meaning Of The Word Referendum

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referendum
countable noun: If a country holds a referendum on a particular policy, they ask the people to vote on the policy and show whether or not they agree with it.

referendum in American English
the submission of a law, proposed or already in effect, to a direct vote of the people, as in superseding or overruling the legislature
noun: the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection

referendum in British English
noun: submission of an issue of public importance to the direct vote of the electorate

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