Definitions for referendum
ˌrɛf əˈrɛn dəmref·er·en·dum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.7 / 3 votes

1. referendumnoun

   a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. referendumnoun

   A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment

2. referendumnoun

   A note from a diplomat to his government requesting instructions

3. Etymology: Latin, referendum, in turn from Latin neuter gerundive of referre (to refer)

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Referendum

   A referendum (plural: referendums or less commonly referenda) is a direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can have nationwide or local forms. This may result in the adoption of a new policy or specific law. In some countries, it is synonymous with a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question. 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. Australia defines 'referendum' as a vote to change the constitution and 'plebiscite' as a vote which does not affect the constitution, whereas in Ireland, 'plebiscite' referred to the vote to adopt its constitution, but a subsequent vote to amend the constitution is called a 'referendum', as is a poll of the electorate on a non-constitutional bill.

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1. referendum

   A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This proposal may include a new law, policy, constitutional amendment, or any other issue of public concern. The outcome of a referendum usually results in the government being obliged to take action according to the decision of the voters.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Referendumnoun

   a diplomatic agent's note asking for instructions from his government concerning a particular matter or point

2. Referendumnoun

   the right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature

3. Etymology: [Gerundive fr. L. referre. See Refer.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.8 / 5 votes

1. Referendum

   A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. It is a form of direct democracy.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Referendum

   a practice which prevails in Switzerland of referring every new legislative measure to the electorate in the several electoral bodies for their approval before it can become law.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. referendum

   Is a type of vote where the people with the official authority to vote in a country or electoral constituency choose a specific choice in a form of unity government legislation, agreement or policy and this type of legislation is defined in law as advisory or binding.

   The referendum is to measure the consciousness of the nation as to how the unity government can formulate its policy on a form of human rights.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 16, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'referendum' in Nouns Frequency: #2250

How to pronounce referendum?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say referendum in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of referendum in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of referendum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of referendum in a Sentence

1. Deputy Prime Minister Wisanu Krue-ngam:

   But if we have to have a referendum, polls could be delayed by a further three months.

2. Dominic Raab:

   Weve got a real opportunity now to get Brexit delivered faithful to the referendum, move on as a Government, and I think as a country, and lift the clouds of Brexit.

3. Geert Wilders:

   I congratulate the British people for beating the political elite in both London and Brussels and I think we can do the same, we should have a referendum about a 'Nexit' as soon as possible.

4. Donatille Mukabalisa:

   We've started the process to the referendum. We shouldn't delay the process.

5. Ian Stewart:

   CFOs do not seem to be waiting for growth to slow before adjusting direction. There has been a marked shift to more defensive balance sheet strategies in the wake of the referendum.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=referendum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Referendum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendum
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/referendum
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=referendum
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Referendum