referendum
//ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm//
Noun
referendumSingular
referendumsPlural
1
A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal, typically resulting in the adoption or rejection of a law or policy.
The government decided to hold a referendum on the new constitution.
2
The process or principle of referring a political question to the electorate for a direct decision by general vote.
The country adopted referendum as a means of deciding important constitutional matters.