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- Dictionaryreferendum/ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/
noun
- 1. a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
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A referendum is a direct vote by the electorate on a proposal, law, or political issue. This is in contrast to an issue being voted on by a representative. This may result in the adoption of a new policy or specific law, or the referendum may be only advisory. In some countries, it is synonymous with and also known as plebiscite, votation, popular consultation, ballot question, ballot measure, or ... Wikipedia