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preferendum

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Latin praeferendum, modelled on German.[1]

Noun

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preferendum (plural preferenda)

  1. (sciences) That which is preferred.

Etymology 2

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Blend of preference +‎ referendum.[2]

Noun

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preferendum (plural preferendums or preferenda)

  1. A referendum offering a choice of several options.

References

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  1. ^ “preferendum, n.1”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  2. ^ “preferendum, n.2”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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