plebiscites

[US]/[ˈplɛbɪsɪt]/
[UK]/[ˈplebəˌsɪt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a vote of the people on a particular issue or proposal, especially one relating to government.; the act of holding a plebiscite.; a referendum.

Phrases & Collocations

holding plebiscites

past plebiscites

future plebiscites

conducting plebiscites

rigged plebiscites

national plebiscites

recent plebiscites

analyzing plebiscites

failed plebiscites

scheduled plebiscites

Example Sentences

the government announced plans for nationwide plebiscites on the proposed constitutional amendments.

several regions held plebiscites to determine their future status within the nation.

the outcome of the plebiscites was closely watched by international observers.

organizing fair and transparent plebiscites is crucial for democratic legitimacy.

the opposition party called for plebiscites on all major policy changes.

the results of the plebiscites were binding and legally enforceable.

campaigning ahead of the plebiscites was intense and often divisive.

the commission oversaw the conduct of the plebiscites to ensure fairness.

low voter turnout in the plebiscites raised questions about public engagement.

the historical precedent for using plebiscites in this country is limited.

the people expressed their will through plebiscites on the key issue.

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