I. ˌrefəˈrendərē noun
( -es )
Etymology: Late Latin referendarius, from Latin referendus to be referred (gerundive of referre to refer) + -arius -ary
1. : an official at various imperial, papal, and royal courts charged with investigative or advisory duties — used as a title
2. : referee , arbitrator
3. obsolete : one who furnishes news : reporter
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: referend um + -ary
: of or relating to a referendum