vote of confidence

American  

[voht uhv kon-fi-duhns] / ˈvoʊt əv ˈkɒn fɪ dəns /

Also confidence vote

noun

1. 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.

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.

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Etymology

Origin of vote of confidence

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

Discovery board’s vote of confidence and that it had already begun engaging with regulatory authorities in the United States and in Europe about approving the deal.

From MarketWatch

Discovery board’s vote of confidence and that it had already begun engaging with regulatory authorities in the United States and in Europe about approving the deal.

From MarketWatch

“This transaction delivers immediate value to our shareholders and is a vote of confidence in our strategy, our talented employees and our partner ecosystem,” Shea said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Magistrates' Association described the push as a "big vote of confidence" in magistrates, but called for more resources for the courts, including trained legal advisers and repairs for crumbling court buildings.

From BBC

It is a telling vote of confidence in an industry that kicked off as a viral trend and is now an economic force.

From BBC