ad referendum

adverb, adjective

subject to agreement by others and finalization of details: an ad referendum contract

Origin of ad referendum

Latin

Words Nearby ad referendum

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How to use ad referendum in a sentence

In other words, I have only voted "ad referendum," and I ask that my statement be entered in the protocol.
International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. | Various
Those of Amsterdam remain here, because they have no need of an ad referendum.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX | Various
The other cities have taken the proposition ad referendum; and the final resolution on it will be taken by the next Assembly.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX | Various
My journey has gained the time which would have been lost, if they had, on re-assembling here taken the thing ad referendum.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX | Various
But as I see no authority for it other than mere tradition, I believe my share of it, and take it ad referendum.
From London to Land's End | Daniel Defoe

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