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referendum::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | vote |
Examples of referendum
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About 1,900 valid signatures were needed to qualify the referendum for a ballot.
From the ocregister.com
The referendum language does not bind the district to using Build America Bonds.
From the dailyherald.com
No further powers will be ceded to the E.U., in any event, without a referendum.
From the time.com
Sadly, it may be as close to a referendum on the euro as Germany will ever come.
From the economist.com
Last year, voters overwhelmingly supported a nonbinding referendum on the issue.
From the stltoday.com
Many of us feel that if we are to have a referendum, at least it should be fair.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
It is too late to persuade them to go back on the decision to hold a referendum.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Once again I see poster advocating for a referendum on continued E U membership.
From the guardian.co.uk
I guess this depends on whether Scotland devolves when the referendum comes out.
From the bbc.co.uk
- A legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
- A referendum (also known as a plebiscite or a ballot question) is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. ...
- A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment; A note from a diplomat to his government requesting instructions
- A public policy decision referred to the people by a legislative body. Used only at the state level.
- A vote of the electors. A referendum is required as a condition for the effectiveness of a local bill if proof of publication has not been provided.
- In agriculture, referendum generally refers to a vote by farmers on whether to approve or disapprove a farm program, such as mandatory production or marketing controls, assessments for generic commodity promotion, or marketing orders.
- A binding vote of the whole country on a single issue.
- A vote on a topic or question (See also Referendum, constitutional and Constitution of Ireland)
- The method by which a non-emergency measure adopted by the Legislature may be submitted to the electorate for popular vote. Referendum may be used to amend or repeal non-emergency measures passed by the Legislature.
