Preferendum

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which is preferred.
  2. 2
    A referendum offering a choice of several options.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin praeferendum, modelled on German.

Etymology 2

Blend of preference + referendum.

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