| 单词 | plebiscite |
| 释义 | plebiscite (once / 8975 pages) n A plebiscite is a direct vote by eligible voters to decide an important public question, such as a change to the constitution, secession, or a similar issue of national or regional importance. The word plebiscite comes from the Latin word plebiscitum, meaning a decree of the people, with the roots plebs, "the common people," and scitum, "decree." A plebiscite can also be called a referendum. Periodically, for example, Quebec separatists hold a plebiscite to determine whether Quebec should secede from Canada. So far, the secessionists have not prevailed at the polls. WORD FAMILYplebiscite: plebiscites USAGE EXAMPLES"We need your help," said Santos, who signed a modified peace deal in November after a previous pact was rejected in a plebiscite. Reuters(Dec 16, 2016) For many, the plebiscite ultimately became a vote of no confidence in the premier. The Guardian(Dec 05, 2016) For many the plebiscite ultimately became a vote of no confidence in the premier. The Guardian(Dec 04, 2016) n a vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance Hyper vote the opinion of a group as determined by voting |
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