(~s)
A ~ is a direct vote by the people of a country or region in which they say whether they agree or disagree with a particular policy, for example whether a region should become an independent state.
= referendum
N-COUNT
(~s)
A ~ is a direct vote by the people of a country or region in which they say whether they agree or disagree with a particular policy, for example whether a region should become an independent state.
= referendum
N-COUNT
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