no-confidence
|no/-/con/-/fi/-/dence|
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/noʊ ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
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/nəʊ ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
lack of trust
Etymology
'no-confidence' originates from the English words 'no' and 'confidence', where 'no' indicates negation and 'confidence' means trust or belief in someone's abilities.
'no-confidence' has been used in political contexts since the 18th century to describe a lack of trust in a leader or government.
Initially, it meant a lack of trust in someone's abilities, but over time it evolved into a formal political term indicating a lack of support for a leader.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a formal vote or statement indicating that a person in a position of responsibility is no longer deemed fit to hold that position.
The parliament passed a vote of no-confidence against the prime minister.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39