Vote Of Confidence (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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    • (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.
  2. 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.
  3. any expression of support:Your subscription to our magazine is a vote of confidence for our advocacy work.
Vote Of Confidence (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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