noun
- a formal expression of lack of support for or disapproval of a leader or government
Usage: political
Examples
- The parliament passed a vote of nonconfidence against the prime minister.
- The board’s nonconfidence in the CEO led to his resignation.
- A motion of nonconfidence was introduced in the legislature.
- The nonconfidence vote failed by a narrow margin.
- Opposition parties called for nonconfidence proceedings.
- The government survived the nonconfidence motion.