plebiscite

• Sustantivo que designa una votación directa de los electores sobre una cuestión concreta de importancia nacional, como un cambio constitucional o una gran decisión política.

A noun referring to a direct vote by the electorate on a specific question of national importance, such as a constitutional change or major policy decision.

1. Direct vote by the peopleC1formalpolitical

   A direct vote by the electorate on a specific political question, such as a constitutional change or territorial issue.

   Consulta popular directa

   • The government called a plebiscite to decide the border dispute.
   • The plebiscite resulted in a clear majority for independence.
   • Citizens voted in a plebiscite on the new constitution.

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