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2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

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Brexit ("British exit"[1] or "Britain's exit"[2] ) is a neologism that refers to the concept of the United Kingdom ceasing to be a member of the European Union. The Centre for European Reform has been credited with the invention of the term.[3]

References

  1. ^ Fraser, Douglas (10 August 2012). "The Great British Brexit". BBC News Scotland. Glasgow: BBC. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  2. ^ Dixon, Hugo (11 November 2012). "British Companies Should Beware E.U. Split". The New York Times. New York: The New York Times Company. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  3. ^ Stephens, Philip (18 October 2012). "Brexit: Europe loses patience with London". The Financial Times. London: The Financial Times Ltd. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
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