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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)