referendum

referendum

Votazione con cui la popolazione decide direttamente se accettare una legge o una modifica proposta.

In inglese semplice: A vote in which the public directly decides whether to accept a proposed law or change.

• The country held a referendum.
• Voters rejected the proposal in the referendum.
• Will there be a referendum on the new constitution?

Come si usa: a referendum on something (They called a referendum on the proposed reform.)

Sinonimi: public vote

Espressioni comuni: hold a referendum, referendum on something, national referendum

giudizio, verdetto

Azione o scelta interpretata come un giudizio su un’altra persona, idea o situazione.

In inglese semplice: An action or choice treated as a judgment about another person, idea, or situation.

• He saw my decision as a referendum on his leadership.
• The match became a referendum on the coach’s methods.
• Her choice felt like a referendum on our friendship.

Come si usa: a referendum on something (The election became a referendum on the mayor’s record.)

Sinonimi: judgment, verdict

Espressioni comuni: referendum on something, personal referendum