censure motion

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A formal proposal in a parliament or assembly to criticize a person or policy.

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  • The opposition party has tabled a censure motion against the Prime Minister.
  • The government narrowly survived the censure motion by just five votes.
  • Parliament will debate the censure motion tomorrow afternoon.
  • A censure motion was filed following the minister's controversial remarks.
  • If the censure motion passes, it could trigger a vote of no confidence.
  • The rebels threatened to support the motion of censure against their own party leader.
  • During the debate on the censure motion, the chamber was filled with heated arguments.
  • News reports confirmed that a formal censure motion has been officially submitted.
  • After intense negotiations, the smaller party agreed to withdraw its censure motion.
  • Passing a censure motion is a serious expression of disapproval by the legislative body.