(n) a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred, Example:the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist
[ふぎ, fugi] (n, vs) bringing up a matter; discussion; debate; submission (e.g. a measure); referral (e.g. bill to a committee); placing (e.g. item on an agenda)