folkomröstning — meaning in English
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English meaning
- plebiscite noun 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.
- referendum noun A public vote in which citizens directly decide on a specific law or issue.
Senses
folkomröstning is used for these senses in English:
- plebiscite (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.
- referendum (politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
plebiscite — full definition
- noun 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.
- noun An expression of the public's views on an issue, whether legally binding or not.
- noun Synonym of plebiscitum (“a law enacted by the common people, under the superintendence of a tribune or some subordinate plebeian magistrate, without the intervention of the senate”).