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    Plebisito (en. Plebiscite)

    /plebiˈsito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of democratic election where citizens are asked about a specific issue or law.
    The plebiscite was held to determine public opinion on the new law.
    Ang plebisito ay isinagawa upang malaman ang opinyon ng publiko tungkol sa bagong batas.
    A process where the decision on a subject is voted on by citizens.
    The outcome of the plebiscite will serve as the basis for the next steps.
    Ang kinalabasan ng plebisito ay magiging batayan ng susunod na hakbang.
    Can be used in referendums to determine the will of the people.
    The plebiscite gives citizens a voice on national issues.
    Ang plebisito ay nagbibigay ng boses sa mga mamamayan sa mga isyung pambansa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'plebiscitum' meaning 'decision of the people'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national plebiscite
    A plebiscite held nationwide.
    plebisitong pambansa

    Related Words

    referendum
    A process where citizens vote on a specific question or law.
    referendum

    Slang Meanings

    A collective vote or people's vote
    It's like a plebiscite, we all need to vote on the decision.
    Parang plebisito 'to, lahat tayo dapat bumoto sa desisyon.
    About the opinions of the masses
    That survey is also like a plebiscite. We need to know what everyone wants.
    Yung survey na yun, plebisito na rin. Kailangan malaman kung ano ang gusto ng lahat.
    A tactic for questioning to obtain consensus
    In meetings, we often do a plebiscite on ideas.
    Sa mga meeting, madalas tayong nag-peplebisito sa mga ideya.