Confidence Vote
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns vəʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A parliamentary or legislative vote expressing support for a government or leader, determining whether they retain the assembly's confidence and can remain in office.
The prime minister faced a confidence vote after the budget crisis.
Forms
- confidence vote
- confidence votes
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Commentary
Confidence votes are key instruments in parliamentary systems to maintain or withdraw support from the executive, often triggering government resignation or dissolution of the legislature if lost.
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