n.
Pronunciation: ˌ re-f ə - ' ren-d ə m
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -da \ -d ə \ or -dums
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, neuter of referendus, gerundive of referre to refer
Date: 1847
1 a : the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative b : a vote on a measure so submitted
2 : a diplomatic agent's note asking for government instructions