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- Dictionaryplebiscite/ˈplɛbɪsɪt/
noun
- 1. the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution: "the administration will hold a plebiscite for the approval of constitutional reforms"
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- The meaning of PLEBISCITE is a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler.
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noun. formal uk / ˈpleb.ɪ.sɪt / us / ˈpleb.ə.saɪt / Add to word list. a referendum. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Elections. absentee ballot. absentee voter. absentee voting. enfranchisement. entrance poll. exit polling. primary. proportional representation. proxy voter. vote of no confidence. vote something through phrasal verb.
Plebiscite, a vote by the people of an entire country or district to decide on some issue, such as choice of a ruler or government, option for independence or annexation by another power, or a question of national policy.
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A vote of an entire nation or other large political unit on an issue of great importance. A plebiscite is not an election, for there are no candidates. Rather, people vote yes or no on a proposition.
A plebiscite is a direct vote by eligible voters to decide an important public question, such as a change to the constitution, secession, or a similar issue of national or regional importance.
plebiscite (on something) a vote by the people of a country or a region on an issue that is very important synonym referendum. to hold a plebiscite on the country’s future system of government
1. A direct vote in which the entire electorate is invited to accept or refuse a proposal: The new constitution was ratified in a plebiscite. 2. A vote in which a population exercises the right of national self-determination.
