pleb·i·scite (pl b  -s t , -st)n. 1. A direct vote in which the entire electorate is invited to accept or refuse a proposal: The new constitution was ratified in a plebiscite. 2. A vote in which a population exercises the right of national self-determination. [French plébiscite, from Latin pl  bisctum : plbis, genitive of plbs, the people; see pel -1 in Indo-European roots + sctum, decree, from neuter past participle of scscere, to vote for, inchoative of scre, to know; see skei- in Indo-European roots.]ple·bis ci·tary (pl-bs-tr, plb-st-r) adj. |
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