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plebiscite noun. M16.
[French plebiscite from Latin plebiscitum, from plebs, (see PLEB) + scitum ordinance, decree use as noun of neut. pa. pple of sciscere approve, vote for: see -ITE1.]
Roman History. A law enacted by the plebeians' assembly. M16.
A direct vote of the whole electorate of a State etc. to decide a question of public importance, e.g. a proposed change in the constitution, union with another State, acceptance of a government programme, etc. (cf. REFERENDUM). Also, a public expression (with or without binding force) of the wishes or opinion of a community. M19.
V. Brome Hitler ordered the Austrian Chancellor..to call off his plebiscite. Japan Times The election widely regarded as a plebiscite on Noriega's rule.