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noun
The ability of local political jurisdictions, typically counties or municipalities, to allow decisions on certain controversial issues, especially the sale of alcohol, based on popular vote within their borders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
freedom of a local government to determine by popular vote the applicability of a controversial law in their jurisdiction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: self-government, self-determination, self-rule
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