vote of no confidence
noun phrase
: a formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
The chairman was forced to resign after a vote of no confidence by the board of trustees.
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In June 2021, a majority of Hartford police officers voted to support a vote of no confidence in Thody, citing concerns over workloads and discipline.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, deputy sheriff unions, department captains, local leaders, and the city of San Carlos have all issued votes of no confidence in Corpus’ leadership.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, two deputy sheriff unions, sheriff’s department captains, several congressional and local leaders, and the city of San Carlos have all issued votes of no confidence in Corpus’ leadership.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images The French government has been toppled in a vote of no confidence Wednesday, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into a period of deep political uncertainty.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, deputy sheriff unions, department captains, local leaders, and the city of San Carlos have all issued votes of no confidence in Corpus’ leadership.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, two deputy sheriff unions, sheriff’s department captains, several congressional and local leaders, and the city of San Carlos have all issued votes of no confidence in Corpus’ leadership.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images The French government has been toppled in a vote of no confidence Wednesday, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into a period of deep political uncertainty.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for vote of no confidence
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“Vote of no confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20no%20confidence. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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