pleb·i·scite 
/ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ noun
plural pleb·i·scites /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ noun : a vote by which the people of a country or region express their opinion for or against an important proposal [count] ▪ They are going to hold a plebiscite on the question of national independence. [noncount] ▪ The issue will be decided by plebiscite.
