referendum

1. A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

   a referendum on …

   Referendum, Volksabstimmung

   рефере́ндумreferéndum

   рефере́ндумreferéndum

   a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

2. An 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.

   рефере́ндумreferéndum

1. Greece cancels the referendum.

   Греція скасовує референдум.

   deGriechenland sagt die Volksabstimmung ab.

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2. The government put the question to the people in a referendum.

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3. A plebiscite or referendum is a direct popular vote on an issue.

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4. In any case, you need to vote "yes" in the February 18th referendum.

   ruВ любом случае тебе нужно проголосовать "за" на референдуме от 18 февраля.

   deAuf alle Fälle muss man in dem Referendum am 18. Februar mit "ja" abstimmen.

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5. A proposed referendum never took place due to lack of agreement on voter eligibility.

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