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plebiscite
[pleb-uh-sahyt, -sit]
noun
a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question.
the vote by which the people of a political unit determine autonomy or affiliation with another country.
plebiscite
/ pləˈbɪsɪtərɪ, ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt, -sɪt /
noun
a direct vote by the electorate of a state, region, etc, on some question of usually national importance, such as union with another state or acceptance of a government programme
any expression or determination of public opinion on some matter
plebiscite
A vote of an entire nation or other large political unit on an issue of great importance. A plebiscite is not an election, for there are no candidates. Rather, people vote yes or no on a proposition.
Other 51Թ Forms
- plebiscitary adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of plebiscite1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of plebiscite1
Example Sentences
He listed off a string of achievements by the Greens under his leadership, including the party's pivotal role in the marriage equality plebiscite, the First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum, and advancing "world-leading climate legislation".
The UN recommended holding a plebiscite to settle the question of whether the state would join India or Pakistan.
It had all the hallmarks of an authoritarian Potemkin plebiscite.
In April’s parliamentary plebiscite, Mr. Lee’s party will seek to expand its current majority in the National Assembly.
There was the overwhelming rejection of that text last year in a national plebiscite.
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