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Meaning of popular initiative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A petition whereby, upon reaching a prespecified number of signatures by registered voters, the populace forces the government to either enact a law or hold a public vote on the matter.

Equivalents

Deutsch Volksinitiative
Suomi kansalaisaloite

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

popular music popular opinion popular psychology popular science popular song popular vote

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