plebiscite

Example Sentences

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Milei opposes feminist policies and abortion, which Argentina legalized in recent years, and has proposed a plebiscite to repeal the law.

From Seattle Times

"As we approach the plebiscite, the gap is closing, people are paying more attention, they are learning what the document is about," said political analyst Kenneth Bunker.

From Reuters

But the regional parliament passed a resolution on Friday saying it would not back an investiture unless the new government commits to "creating the conditions" for such a plebiscite.

From Reuters

India boasts of being the largest democracy, he said, but it “is denying the basic, democratic principle to have a plebiscite. … So what sort of a democracy they are boasting about?”

From Seattle Times

The timing is sensitive: Factional struggles could roil party primaries this winter ahead of next April’s general election — which the opposition hoped to make a de facto mid-term plebiscite on the Yoon government’s performance.

From Washington Times