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referendum in Finnish

referendum in Finnish is kansanäänestys, luottamuslauseäänestys — referendum means a public vote in which citizens directly decide on a specific law or issue.

referendum in Finnish

kansanäänestys
noun
(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
luottamuslauseäänestys
noun
An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

What does "referendum" mean?

  1. noun A public vote in which citizens directly decide on a specific law or issue.
    "The country held a referendum on joining the trade union."
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referendum in a sentence

  • The country held a referendum on joining the trade union.
  • Voters rejected the proposal in a nationwide referendum.

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What is "referendum" in Finnish?

"referendum" in Finnish is kansanäänestys, luottamuslauseäänestys. referendum means: A public vote in which citizens directly decide on a specific law or issue.

How do you use "referendum" in a sentence?

Example: "The country held a referendum on joining the trade union." In Finnish, "referendum" is kansanäänestys, luottamuslauseäänestys.

Are there other ways to say "referendum" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "referendum": kansanäänestys, luottamuslauseäänestys.

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