plebiscite in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for plebiscite in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

Translations for plebiscite in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

plebiscite in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for plebiscite in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

plebiscite [ˈplebɪsɪt, Am -əsaɪt] N

Translations for plebiscite in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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English
National referendums, or plebiscites, are elections whereby citizens can determine whether a specific legal text can become official law or not.
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In 1922 after gaining the approval by a plebiscite, the government began trying and imprisoning leaders of opposition parties for their roles in previous wars.
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According to opinion polls, if such a plebiscite were held, electors would be more likely to support direct-election models over alternatives.
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Plebiscites can offer a variety of options, rather than a simple yes/no question.
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The voters were also asked a series of plebiscite questions.
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Unlike in referendums, voting in a plebiscite has traditionally been optional.
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The plebiscite was intended to deal with the growing demand for reforming antiquated liquor control laws.
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If parliament rejects the referendum, then a plebiscite is undertaken in which the people at large can vote.
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In a historical plebiscite held in 1988, 56% voted to end the military rgime.
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Its borders would be determined by way of a plebiscite.
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