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单词 referend
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Definition of referend in English:

referend

verb ˌrɛfəˈrɛnd
US humorous
  • with object To refer (legislation, a political issue, etc.) to a popular vote; to put to a referendum. Also without object: to vote in or decide by a referendum.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Sunday Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Back-formation (originally humorous) from referendum.

Definition of referend in US English:

referend

verbˌrɛfəˈrɛnd
US humorous
  • with object To refer (legislation, a political issue, etc.) to a popular vote; to put to a referendum. Also without object: to vote in or decide by a referendum.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Sunday Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Back-formation (originally humorous) from referendum.

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