referendum Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

WordNet

Ref`er*en"dum noun
Etymology
Gerundive fr. L. referre. See Refer.
Definitions
  1. A diplomatic agent's note asking for instructions from his government concerning a particular matter or point.
  2. The right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature.

Webster 1913