No. 2,300 in Dutch
referendum
A public vote on a specific political or policy question.
In a sentence
Het referendum over de milieuwet vindt volgende maand plaats.
The referendum on the environmental law will take place next month.
Here, 'referendum' is used to denote a specific event where citizens vote directly on a legislative proposal, indicating its application in decision-making contexts.
Tijdens het referendum hebben veel mensen hun stem uitgebracht.
During the referendum, many people cast their votes.
In this sentence, 'referendum' refers to the process during which citizens voted, emphasizing the participatory aspect.
De resultaten van het referendum waren verrassend en hebben tot veel discussie geleid.
The results of the referendum were surprising and led to much discussion.
Here, 'referendum' relates to the outcomes of the vote, showing its role in generating public discourse and consequences.
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