referendum
About 2.81 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
a referendum on …
- noun An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.
My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful.
Similar words
plebiscite ballot balloting vote polling voting poll consultation survey query
Often followed by
on in and was to of is vote campaign
Word family
referenda referendums
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