PLEBISCITE


Meaning of PLEBISCITE in English

[ 'plɛbɪsʌɪt , -sɪt ]

■ noun

1》 the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question.

2》 (in ancient Rome) a law enacted by the plebeians' assembly.

Derivatives

plebiscitary -'bɪsɪt(ə)ri adjective

Origin

C16: from Fr. plébiscite , from L. plebiscitum , from plebs , pleb- 'the common people' + scitum 'decree'.

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