Plebiscite

Quite a few British people were really cut up about the results of the plebiscite, but those who had not bothered to vote had only themselves to blame.

Remember to vote in the upcoming plebiscite.

A plebiscite or referendum is a direct popular vote on an issue.

A political result, we may also say aim, of the frumentarian plebiscite of Gaius was to disattach the city populace from its conservative moorings and to enlist it in the service of reform.

Then something changed, and Mr. Mitterrand said he thought it would be a good idea if the Constitution allowed plebiscites, on the recommendation of the President, on issues involving personal freedoms.