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Confidence vote

🇬🇧 UK //ˈkɒnfɪdəns vəʊt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈkɑːnfɪdəns voʊt//

Meaning of Confidence vote

A vote to decide if a leader or government should continue in power.

In simple words: A vote to show support or lack of support for a leader or proposal.

Confidence vote in a sentence

• The Prime Minister faced a confidence vote after the budget proposal failed.
• A confidence vote was called to assess the support for the new reforms.
• In some countries, a confidence vote can lead to a change of government.
• The results of the confidence vote showed overwhelming support for the leader.
• Opposition parties demanded a confidence vote to challenge the current administration.

How to use Confidence vote

Used primarily in political contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing governance.

Grammar pattern

confidence vote + object

Memory hint

Think of 'confidence in a decision,' like showing trust in a leader.

Related words

Collocations with Confidence vote

• call a confidence vote
• face a confidence vote
• lose a confidence vote

Synonyms for Confidence vote

• no-confidence vote
• approval vote
• support vote

Common mistakes with Confidence vote

• Confused with confidence in a more general sense.
• Misusing as a casual vote, instead of for serious political decisions.
• Omitting the context of leadership or proposals.

Frequently asked questions about Confidence vote

What does Confidence vote mean?

A vote to show support or lack of support for a leader or proposal.

What is the definition of Confidence vote?

A vote to decide if a leader or government should continue in power.

How do you use Confidence vote in a sentence?

The Prime Minister faced a confidence vote after the budget proposal failed.

Can you give another example of Confidence vote?

A confidence vote was called to assess the support for the new reforms.

What are synonyms for Confidence vote?

Common alternatives include no-confidence vote, approval vote, support vote.

What words go with Confidence vote?

It commonly pairs with call a confidence vote, face a confidence vote, lose a confidence vote.

What are common mistakes when using Confidence vote?

Confused with confidence in a more general sense. Misusing as a casual vote, instead of for serious political decisions. Omitting the context of leadership or proposals.

How do you pronounce Confidence vote?

US: //ˈkɑːnfɪdəns voʊt//, UK: //ˈkɒnfɪdəns vəʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Confidence vote formal or informal?

"Confidence vote" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Confidence vote?

Used primarily in political contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing governance.