vote of non-confidence

British  

noun

1. Also: motion of non-confidence.  Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): vote of no confidence.  parliament a vote or motion in a legislative body censuring an aspect of or indicating a lack of majority support for a government policy

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Example Sentences

She said he had violated the British Constitution by using a request for prorogation of Parliament to avoid continued Brexit debate and to duck a potential vote of non-confidence.

From Salon

High Court striking down Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempted prorogation of Parliament — on the basis that it was an illegal and unconstitutional attempt to subvert democratic debate and preempt an anticipated vote of non-confidence in Parliament.

From Salon

“The only avenue is for a vote of non-confidence,” Mahathir said of his desire to oust Najib.

From The Guardian

AP Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi attends a Senate session in Rome where his top aide, Interior Minister Angelino Alfano, faces a vote of non-confidence, Friday, July 19, 2013.

From Time

The Qataris basically took the running of the merger process out of his hands - and then there was essentially a vote of non-confidence passed by the shareholders in the company regarding his recommendations.

From Reuters