Plebiscite(noun)
A direct vote by the people of a country or region on an important public issue. (???? ??????)
Synonyms: Referendum, Popular vote, Public ballot, Direct vote
Antonyms: Appointment, Dictate, Imposition, Decree
Example: The government held a plebiscite to decide whether the region should gain autonomy.
Trick to remember: Plebs (public) + cite (to decide) — public directly votes to decide an important issue.
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