plebiscite

A direct vote in which the entire electorate is invited to accept or refuse a proposal.

A vote in which a population exercises the right of national self-determination.

Same as plebiscitum.

An expression of the will or pleasure of the whole people in regard to some measure already decided upon; a vote of the whole people for the ratification or disapproval of some matter: chiefly a French usage.

A vote by universal male suffrage; especially, in France, a popular vote, as first sanctioned by the National Constitution of 1791.