국가나 지방의 중요한 정치적 문제에 대해 유권자 전체의 직접 투표로 결정하는 제도 또는 그 투표.
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision, often concerning constitutional changes or major policy issues.
예문:
"The government decided to hold a national referendum on whether to adopt the new constitutional amendment."
"Critics argued that the timing of the referendum was designed to minimize public scrutiny."
"Local officials are considering a referendum to approve funding for the construction of a new public library."
외교관이 본국 정부에 특정 문제에 대한 훈령이나 지시를 요청하는 문서 또는 행위.
(In diplomacy) A request from an envoy or diplomat to their home government for instructions or a mandate regarding a specific negotiation or issue.
예문:
"Before signing the treaty, the ambassador sent a referendum back to the capital, awaiting explicit instructions."
"The delay in negotiations was attributed to the need for a referendum from the foreign ministry."