referendum
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Also seen as: referenda · referendums
Sense 1
A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
là cuộc bỏ phiếu phổ thông trực tiếp về một dự luật hoặc sửa đổi hiến pháp được đề xuất
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.
hành động, lựa chọn, v.v., được coi là phán quyết về một vấn đề khác
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “referendum” mean?
A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
Is “referendum” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.