국민 전체가 중요한 국가적 사안에 대해 직접 투표하여 의사를 결정하는 제도
A direct vote by the eligible voters of a country or region on a specific issue of public importance, such as a change in the constitution.
예문:
"The citizens demanded a plebiscite to voice their opinion on the new tax law."
"International observers were invited to monitor the plebiscite for fairness."
고대 로마에서 평민회의 의결을 거쳐 제정된 법률
A law or decree passed by the assembly of the plebeians in ancient Rome, which later became binding for all citizens.
예문:
"The plebiscite originally only applied to the lower classes of Roman society."
"Early Roman legal structures evolved through the frequent use of the plebiscite."