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REFERENDUM

the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative

The meaning of the word referendum is the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative.

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disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
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foppishfoolish
psychea princess loved by Cupid
denotationan act or process of denoting
toutto make much of : promote
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blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
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