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PLEBISCITE

a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler

The meaning of the word plebiscite is a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler.

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WordMeaning
consignto give over to another's care
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
ordainto invest (see invest