referendum
Definitions
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
The principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body.
Examples
The government decided to hold a national referendum to determine the future of the country's membership in the union.
Citizens gathered at the polling stations to cast their votes in the constitutional referendum.
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dictatorship autocracy executive decree monarchy appointment