plebiscite

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pleb·i·scite / ˈplebəˌsīt/ • n. the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution. ∎  Roman Hist. a law enacted by the plebeians' assembly.DERIVATIVES: ple·bis·ci·tar·y / pləˈbisiˌterē/ adj.