plebiscite in Japanese
plebiscite in Japanese is 国民投票 — plebiscite means a vote in which every citizen can give their opinion on an important national matter, such as a change to the constitution.
plebiscite in Japanese
国民投票
Pronounced: kokumintōhyō
(law, politics) A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.
What does "plebiscite" mean?
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noun A vote in which every citizen can give their opinion on an important national matter, such as a change to the constitution.
"A political result, we may also say aim, of the frumentarian plebiscite of Gaius was to disattach the city populace from its conservative moorings and to enlist it in the service of reform."
- noun A general sign of what the public thinks about something, whether or not it has to be acted on.
- noun Another word for plebiscitum: a law passed by ordinary Roman citizens without the Senate.
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- A political result, we may also say aim, of the frumentarian plebiscite of Gaius was to disattach the city populace from its conservative moorings and to enlist it in the service of reform.
- Then something changed, and Mr. Mitterrand said he thought it would be a good idea if the Constitution allowed plebiscites, on the recommendation of the President, on issues involving personal freedoms.
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What is "plebiscite" in Japanese?
"plebiscite" in Japanese is 国民投票. plebiscite means: A vote in which every citizen can give their opinion on an important national matter, such as a change to the constitution.
How do you pronounce 国民投票?
"plebiscite" in Japanese is 国民投票, pronounced "kokumintōhyō".
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