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vote of confidence
[ voht uhv kon-fi-duhns ]
noun
- (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.
- 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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