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Confidence vote
UK //ˈkɒnfɪdəns vəʊt//US //ˈkɑːnfɪdəns voʊt//
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- call a confidence vote
- face a confidence vote
- lose a confidence vote
Synonyms
- no-confidence vote
- approval vote
- support vote
Common mistakes
- 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.