plebiscite

• Nom masculin désignant une consultation directe des électeurs sur une question d'importance nationale, telle qu'une modification constitutionnelle ou une décision politique majeure.

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.

   plébiscite

   • 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.

   Synonymesballotpollreferendumvote