REFERENDUM

‖Ref′er‐en″dum (r?f′?r‐?n″d?m), n. [[Gerundive fr. L. referre. See Refer.]] 1. 1. A diplomatic agent's note asking for instructions from his government concerning a particular matter or point.
2. 2. The right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature.