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      [Noun phrase]  | "vote of confidence" 


      1: a formal process in which people (such as the members of a legislature) vote in order to indicate whether or not they support a leader, government, etc.

      2: a statement or action that shows continuing support and approval for someone

      [Noun phrase]  | "vote of no confidence" 


      1: a formal vote by which the members of a legislature or similar deliberative body indicate that they no longer support a leader, government, etc.


      Origin: 1835 ;

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       [ "vote of confidence" ]

      1: an expression of approval and support; encouragement

        * e.g.,  ... The fact that they let him takeover while his boss was away was a huge vote of confidence. 

       [ "vote of no confidence" ]

      1: (v.) When the members of a political party vote over whether or not thier leader should step down, usually over thier controversial sidings than laziness or ineffectiveness.

        * e.g.,  ... Churchill was almost held to a vote of no confidence until his words proved correct. 

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