English

Noun
en-noun|sg=vote of confidence|votes of confidence

1. A motion proposed in a parliament or other assembly to give members the chance to express their confidence in a government; sometimes proposed by a government to counter a vote of no confidence proposed by the opposition; defeat would lead to the resignation of the government.

#informal|by extension Any indication of confidence in another.

Synonyms
motion of confidence

Antonyms
vote of no confidence

• 2007-11-29 19:48 - Msh210 - +sense

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