UK's decision to leave the EU

Definition

The UK's decision to leave the EU, also known as BREXIT, refers to the referendum held in June 2016 where a majority of British voters chose for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union.

Related terms

European Union (EU):

A political and economic union of 27 member countries located in Europe.

Referendum:

A vote in which people express their opinion on a particular issue.

Sovereignty:

The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself independently without interference from other countries or organizations.