referendum

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

   a referendum on …

2. 2
   noun

   An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.

   My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful.

3. 3
   noun

   a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

Etymology

From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).