Synonyms

referendums

[ref-uh-ren-duhm]

ref·er·en·dum

[ref-uh-ren-duhm]
noun, plural ref·er·en·dums, ref·er·en·da [-duh] .
1.
the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection. Compare initiative (def. 4a).
2.
a measure thus referred.
3.
a vote on such a measure.

Origin:
1840–50; < Latin: thing to be referred (neuter gerund of referre to bring back; see refer)
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Referendums is always a great word to know.
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