Associations to the word «Referendum»

Wiktionary

REFERENDUM, noun. (politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.
REFERENDUM, noun. (diplomacy) A note from a diplomat to his government requesting instructions

Dictionary definition

REFERENDUM, noun. A legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke