A Word A Day : referendum





Tuesday, 17th June 2008 : Today's Word is ...


referendum :




Definition :


noun :

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.


2. a measure thus referred


3. a vote on such a measure


Related Forms :

referendums & referenda : noun - plural


usages :

  • A referendum is often used to gauge popular approval or rejection of laws recently passed or under consideration by a state legislature.


  • A referendum can also be used to initiate legislative action.


  • Referendums, which allow the general population to participate in policymaking, are not used at the national level, but are common at the state and local levels.


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