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motion de censure
/mo.sjɔ̃ də sɑ̃.syʁ/
no-confidence motion
Le gouvernement a survécu à la motion de censure.
The government survived the no-confidence motion.
Law
formal
A formal proposal in a parliament or legislative body to express a lack of confidence in the government or a minister, potentially leading to their resignation or the dissolution of the government.
L'opposition a déposé une motion de censure contre le Premier ministre.
The opposition filed a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister.
La motion de censure a été rejetée par une majorité de députés.
The no-confidence motion was rejected by a majority of deputies.
In France, a motion de censure requires an absolute majority to pass and can lead to the resignation of the government.
Collocations
déposer une motion de censureto file a no-confidence motionrejeter une motion de censureto reject a no-confidence motion
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Parliamentary Context
This phrase is specific to parliamentary systems where governments can be challenged through formal votes.
Gold Rule
Majority Requirement
In many systems, a no-confidence motion requires an absolute majority to pass.
Word Origin
From French 'motion' (motion) and 'censure' (censure), referring to a formal expression of disapproval.
Usage Notes
In parliamentary systems, a motion de censure is a serious political tool that can lead to the fall of a government if successful.
Word Breakdown
motion
formal proposal
rootde censure
of censure
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