Plural of plebiscite
regular plural
The plural of plebiscite is plebiscites.
Forms of plebiscite
| Singular | plebiscite /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | plebiscites |
| Countable | countable |
Plebiscites in a sentence
- Mitterrand said he thought it would be a good idea if the Constitution allowed plebiscites, on the recommendation of the President, on issues involving personal freedoms.1984 July 15, John Vinocur, “A SULLEN, DISILLUSIONED FRANCE MARKS BASTILLE DAY”, in The New York Times
- Negotiators did not adopt the idea of plebiscites in contested areas, and they divided Chernigov Guberniia between them.2025 April 15, Stephan Rindlisbacher, “Ukraine and the RSFSR: How to Find a Common Border”, in Borders in Red: Managing Diversity in the…. From the entry guberniia
Meaning of plebiscite
- noun A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.
- noun An expression of the public's views on an issue, whether legally binding or not.
- noun Synonym of plebiscitum (“a law enacted by the common people, under the superintendence of a tribune or some subordinate plebeian magistrate, without the intervention of the senate”).
Questions about the plural of plebiscite
- What is the plural of plebiscite?
- The plural of plebiscite is plebiscites.
- Is plebiscite countable?
- Plebiscite is a countable noun.
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