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plebiscite [ˈplebısıt] N

plebiscite

公民投票 gōngmín tóupiào

plebiscite

全民公决 quánmín gōngjué

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However, since 1987 city charters require ratification through a plebiscite, with a majority of votes cast by city residents affirming the charter. en.wikipedia.org

A plebiscite could not be held in this atmosphere. en.wikipedia.org

Announcement of the plebiscite results was met with civil unrest, including several deaths. en.wikipedia.org

The procedures for managing intrastate and inter-ethnic issues include international supervision, regional economic unions, minority protection, plebiscites, and territorial partition. en.wikipedia.org

Plebiscites can offer a variety of options, rather than a simple yes/no question. en.wikipedia.org

If they had not agitated for a change in legislation then a plebiscite would never have had to be considered. www.onlineopinion.com.au

Not to be confused with the civic badge, which is used exclusively for voting in elections (elections and plebiscites). en.wikipedia.org

I mean, where was the plebiscite to decriminalise adultery? www.canberratimes.com.au

According to opinion polls, if such a plebiscite were held, electors would be more likely to support direct-election models over alternatives. en.wikipedia.org

Unlike in referendums, voting in a plebiscite has traditionally been optional. en.wikipedia.org

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