VOTE OF CONFIDENCE Definition & Meaning

vote of confidence

[ 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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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of vote of confidence¹

First recorded in 1730–40

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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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The government of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is expected to lose a vote of confidence on Tuesday, pitching the country into its third general election in barely three years.

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If the algorithm homes in on a particular High Street it is a vote of confidence in that town's future.

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After an independent review, Gatland was given a vote of confidence for the 2025 Six Nations, despite a calendar year where he oversaw 11 defeats.

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