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Plebiscite

Definition:

A plebiscite refers to a direct vote by the people of a country or region in matters of national importance, such as constitutional amendments, major policy decisions, or territorial issues.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

A direct vote on a specific issue

Example Sentence: The government decided to hold a plebiscite to determine whether the new tax policy would be accepted by the citizens.

Sense 2:

An expression of the will of the people

Example Sentence: The plebiscite revealed that the majority of the population supported the country's involvement in the international trade agreement.

Sense 3:

A vote to decide territorial jurisdiction

Example Sentence: The plebiscite conducted in the province allowed the inhabitants to decide whether they wanted to remain as a part of the current country or become an independent state.

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