plebiscite definition - Dictionary

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pleb·i·scite [ plébbi st ] (plural pleb·i·scites)

noun

Definition:

1. vote of all citizens: a vote by a whole electorate to decide a question of importance.
See also referendum

2. expression of public will: a public expression of the will or opinion of a whole community

3. ancient hist common people's law: a law enacted by the plebs or ordinary citizens of ancient Rome gathered in assembly

[Mid-16th century. Via French< Latin plebiscitum "decree of the common people" < plebs "Roman plebs"]

ple·bis·ci·tar·y [ plə bíssə tèrree ] adjective