Definition of Plebiscite

1. Noun. A vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance.

Generic synonyms: Vote

Definition of Plebiscite

1. n. A vote by universal male suffrage; especially, in France, a popular vote, as first sanctioned by the National Constitution of 1791.

Definition of Plebiscite

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Medical Definition of Plebiscite

1. A vote by universal male suffrage; especially, in France, a popular vote, as first sanctioned by the National Constitution of 1791. Alternative forms: plebiscit] "Plebiscite we have lately taken, in popular use, from the French." (Fitzed. Hall) Origin: F. Plebiscite, fr. L. Plebiscitum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plebiscite

plebby
plebe
plebean
plebeian
plebeian
plebeianism
plebeianisms
plebeianly
plebeians
plebes
plebified
plebifies
plebify
plebiscitary
plebiscite (current term)
plebiscite (current term)
plebiscites
plebs
plec-tognathous
pleckstrin
Plecoptera
plecopteran
plecopterans
Plecotus
Plecotus townsendi
Plectania
plectin
plectognath
plectognath
plectognathi

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