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Meanings of referendum in inglés

A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

Usage of referendum in inglés
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Public opinion polls on the EU referendum question give a confused picture.
Reuters
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Brexit supporters say a second referendum would trigger a major constitutional crisis.
Reuters
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The government and Parliament then passed legislation to hold that second referendum.
Radio NZ
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Sunday's ballot was the third national vote this year, including the referendum.
The Irish Times
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Major says a Brexit vote would mean a second Scottish independence referendum.
The Guardian
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So was the Nice referendum described this week by a Government minister.
The Irish Times
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It wants the new referendum on the exit terms early next year.
Reuters
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A referendum on nuclear plant building this year may derail the plans.
Reuters
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Thirty four years ago in another referendum a majority supported that change.
The Irish Times
10
Mr Key is defending his support to change the flag referendum process.
Radio NZ
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He said a referendum would be held in the course of time.
The Irish Times
12
Let's look at the second Irish referendum on the Lisbon EU treaty.
The Guardian
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He said a fresh referendum on abortion was not a good idea.
The Irish Times
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As for a possible new referendum, EU officials have voiced their doubts.
Reuters
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The question posed to each voter in the EU referendum was clear.
The Guardian
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John Redwood MP said any such deal would betray the referendum result.
The Guardian
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Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
Australia
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