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referendum

re·fe·ren·dum

UK/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ US/ˌrɛfɜrˈɛndʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

Origin

From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).

Phrases

  • ad referendum

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