Plebiscite

Meaning of the word

Plebiscite is a verb that means to submit a public interest question to the direct vote of the population, so that it decides on the approval or rejection of the proposal.

Origin of the word

The word “plebiscite” originates in the Latin “plebiscitum”, which means “decision of the people”. The term was used in ancient Rome to designate a decision made by the commoner, the lowest social class.

Word adverbs

– Democratically refere
– freely
– Voluntarily

Conjunctions of the word

– refers or
– Plebiscite and
– Plebiscite but

Synonyms of the word

– Infend
– ratify
– To approve
– Decide

Word Definitions

1. Submit a question to popular vote for the population to decide on their approval or rejection.
2. Consult the people about an important political decision.

Phrases that the word applies

– The government has decided to plead the constitutional reform.
– The President proposed to plead the legalization of abortion.
– The population was summoned to plead the construction of a new bridge.

Examples of the word in text

The government has announced that it will referend to tax reform, allowing the population to decide on changes in the tax system.

The proposal to plead the independence of a region generated intense political debates.

Rhymes with the word

– Delimit
– Innovate
– Appreciate
– Awakening

Anagrams with the word

– Bicarpeti
– Plicarbetis
– Plicaribets

Sources:

1. DICIO
2. lexico.pt
3. Priberam