First Known Use: 1860
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plebiscite
noun pleb·i·scite \ˈple-bə-ˌsīt, -sət also -ˌsēt\
: a vote by which the people of a country or region express their opinion for or against an important proposal
Full Definition of PLEBISCITE
: a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
— ple·bi·sci·ta·ry \ple-ˈbi-sə-ˌter-ē, pli-; ˌple-bə-ˈsī-tə-rē\ adjective
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Origin of PLEBISCITE
Latin plebis scitum law voted by the comitia, literally, decree of the common people
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