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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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addressto mark directions for delivery on
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variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
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contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
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