Noun
A vote by universal male suffrage; especially, in France, a popular vote, as first sanctioned by the National Constitution of 1791.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA 1994 plebiscite extended his term to 2002, and Parliament extended his term indefinitely in 1999. Source: Internet
According to John Koehler, "As was often the case when it came to battling the dominant SPD, the KPD and the Nazis had combined forces during the pre- plebiscite campaign. Source: Internet
A constitutional amendment to this end was defeated as part of a May 1999 plebiscite, but discussions between the executive and legislative branches continue on how to achieve this objective. Source: Internet
Almost 78% of registered voters participated in a plebiscite held to resolve Puerto Rico's status, and a clear majority (54%) disagreed with Puerto Rico maintaining its present territorial status. Source: Internet
After the plebiscite later that year Palermo, along with the rest of Sicily, became part of the new Kingdom of Italy (1861). Source: Internet
A plebiscite took place on 20 March 1921, with 59.6 percent (around 500,000) of the votes cast in favour of joining Germany, but Poland claimed the conditions surrounding it had been unfair. Source: Internet