referendum

US /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

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UK /ˌrefəˈrendəm/

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noun

  • Public vote on an issue
  • A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Examples

The referendum will be held on July 14th.

a referendum on a new constitution