vote of no confidence

noun phrase

: a formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body vote in order to indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.
The chairwoman was forced to resign after a vote of no confidence by the board of trustees.

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The announcement comes as the faculty prepares to consider a vote of no confidence for the university administration. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 The faculty senate is considering a vote of no confidence in the university administration at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday. — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 So far, about 40 senators have supported a resolution to hold a vote of no confidence, Ortiz said. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 At a meeting packed with residents Tuesday night, the City Council decided to hold off on a vote of no confidence for the mayor. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vote of no confidence

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vote of no confidence was in 1835

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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