Definitions for plebiscite
ˈplɛb əˌsaɪt, -sɪtplebiscite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plebiscitenoun

   a vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance

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1. plebiscitenoun

   A referendum, especially one that concerns changes in sovereignty

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1. plebiscite

   A referendum (plural: referendums or referenda) 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 proposition. Some definitions of 'plebiscite' suggest it is a type of vote to change the constitution or government of a country. The word, 'referendum' is often a catchall, used for both legislative referrals and initiatives.

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1. plebiscite

   A plebiscite is a direct vote by the eligible voters of a country or region in which they express their opinion for or against a proposal or issue, such as a new constitution, independence, or a specific government policy. It is a form of public consultation and direct democracy.

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1. Plebiscitenoun

   a vote by universal male suffrage; especially, in France, a popular vote, as first sanctioned by the National Constitution of 1791

2. Etymology: [F. plbiscite, fr. L. plebiscitum.]

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1. Plebiscite

   pleb′i-sīt, n. a decree of an entire nation, obtained by an appeal to universal suffrage, as in France under Napoleon III.: a method of obtaining an expression of opinion upon a certain point from the inhabitants of a district—also Plebiscī′tum:—pl. Pleb′iscites, Plebis′cita.—adj. Pleb′iscitary. [Fr.,—L. plebiscitum, decree of the people—plebs, the people, scitum, a decree—scīre, to know.]

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How to pronounce plebiscite?

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of plebiscite in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of plebiscite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of plebiscite in a Sentence

1. Herbert Spencer:

   If men use their liberty in such a way as to surrender their liberty, are they thereafter any the less slaves If people by a plebiscite elect a man despot over them, do they remain free because the despotism was of their own making

2. President Juan Manuel Santos:

   When we finish the agenda points, that is to say, when everything is agreed, that is when we will send the texts to Congress and convene the plebiscite, that moment won't necessarily coincide with the signing of the accords. The signing is a formality, it can be done afterward.

3. Diego Posada:

   MORENA has been very quiet, and actually I'm going to vote for AMLO, but I don't like that he's been quiet and wants to put our rights to a plebiscite, like what's the big fuss?.

4. President Juan Manuel Santos:

   When we finish the agenda points, that is to say, when everything is agreed, that is when we will send the texts to Congress and convene the plebiscite.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=plebiscite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plebiscite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plebiscite
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plebiscite
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=plebiscite