plebiscite

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In the daily plebiscite on America, this Ivy League historian votes “Yes, but.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

History is not a plebiscite in which 50% of the current population decides what’s true and important.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

This made it more a plebiscite than an actual election, with posters of Hadi above each ballot box.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024

In April’s parliamentary plebiscite, Mr. Lee’s party will seek to expand its current majority in the National Assembly.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Switzerland.—Capital punishment was abolished in Switzerland in 1874 by Federal legislation; but in 1879, in consequence of a plebiscite, each canton was empowered to restore the death penalty for offences in its territory.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various