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Referendum

//ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

    "a referendum on …"

  2. 2
    a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate wordnet
  3. 3
    An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

    "My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful."

Etymology

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

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