vote of confidence

Also con·fi·dence vote

[voht uhv kon-fi-duhns]

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noun

1. (in a legislative or similar body) a formal vote, especially after the introduction of a crucial and controversial piece of policy, to determine whether the majority of members are still prepared to allow the party or person in power to continue governing.
  The Opposition called for a vote of confidence in parliament yesterday.
  With the Tory Party deeply divided, the PM lost a vote of confidence on his Irish policy and had to resign.
2. a favorable outcome of such a vote for the person or party in power.
  The Knesset gave a slim vote of confidence to the eight-party coalition government.
any formal vote in favor of a person or party already in power, a policy or program, etc..
Despite record low turnout, he called the election result a vote of confidence for his party.
any expression of support.
Your subscription to our magazine is a vote of confidence for our advocacy work.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vote of confidence¹

First recorded in 1730–40

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Example Sentences

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Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk has called for a vote of confidence in his pro-EU government after his political camp narrowly lost the recent presidential election.

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This was the controversy that triggered the election, after the government lost a vote of confidence.

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They also face possible defeat in any vote of confidence in the chamber.

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That “Death of Unicorn” opens the exact same way as other films of its ilk do isn’t the greatest vote of confidence for the film as it is.

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ABC broadcast network are sending a vote of confidence for the quirky comedian.

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voteless vote of no confidence

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