referendum
nounmasculine/ʁɨfɨˈɾẽdu/high
re·fe·ren·do
Definition
A direct vote by the electorate on an important political or legislative question.
The government called a referendum on the constitutional amendment.
Turnout in the referendum was high.
Common collocations
to call a referendumnational referendumreferendum result
Etymology
Do latim "referendum", gerundivo neutro de "referre" (levar de volta, reportar).