Referendum

noun

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/

Word Frequency: 2.8

Definitions

1.nounA direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.

2.nounAn action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

"My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful."

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