ad referendum
Britishadverb
Etymology
Origin of ad referendum
Latin
Example Sentences
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Those of Amsterdam remain here, because they have no need of an ad referendum.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Jared Sparks
He selects such parts as he judges proper, and prints them, to be taken ad referendum, and laid before 504 the Regencies of the cities.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various
They have not mentioned a treaty with America, the reason of which was, that this subject was already taken ad referendum, and under the consideration of the several branches of the sovereignty.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various
My journey has gained the time which would have been lost, if they had, on re-assembling here taken the thing ad referendum.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Jared Sparks
The other cities have taken the proposition ad referendum; and the final resolution on it will be taken by the next Assembly.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Jared Sparks
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