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   Ref·er·en·dum

   /ˌrefəˈrendəm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.

   Word Origin mid 18th century (denoting a proposal for approval): from Latin, gerund (‘referring’) or neuter gerundive (‘something to be brought back or referred’) of referre (see refer).

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • R

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   • E

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   • F

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   • E

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   • R

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   • E

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   • N

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   • U

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