referendum

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/

Etymology

From Latin referendum (“that which ought to be announced”), from refero (“to announce”).

noun

  1. A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.“a referendum on …”
  2. An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter.“My father is taking my decision on whether to go to university as a referendum on his performance as a parent, and it's very stressful.”