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plebiscite

/pleb-uh-sahyt, -sit/US // ˈplɛb əˌsaɪt, -sɪt //UK // (ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt, -sɪt) //

公民投票,全民投票,公投,公决

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question.
    • : the vote by which the people of a political unit determine autonomy or affiliation with another country.

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Examples

  • "This plebiscite that was conducted by the New Progressive Party was a political trick to entice people to come out to the polls," Velázquez said.

  • The government in Kiev has denounced the plebiscite as a “criminal farce.”

  • And yet her call for a plebiscite smacks as much of political despair than a statesman's conviction.

  • Salmond, therefore, was careful not to promise an immediate plebiscite.

  • Its protest was, therefore, against that convention which destroys the plebiscite of Southern Italy.

  • On December 21, the result of the so-called popular plebiscite was announced.

  • Within three days a senatus consultum was ready recommending the desired change to another plebiscite.

  • The régime under which this plebiscite will be taken and given effect to is laid down in the annex hereto.

  • My friend was scornful, and I bribed him to mention the plebiscite to no one, but secretly I was elated and amazed.