REFERENDUM

referendum

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

referendum (plural referenda or referendums)

(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.

An action, choice, etc, which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

Source: Wiktionary

Ref`er*en"dum (rf`r*n"dm), n. Etym: [Gerundive fr. L. referre. See Refer.]

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

2. The right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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