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Definition of nonconfidence

nonconfidence

/ˌnɑːnˈkɑːn.fə.dəns/
non · con · fi · dence
Adjective:nonconfident
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• noun

1

North American A lack or absence of faith, trust, or support, especially as formally expressed by a legislative body toward a government or leader.

Example

"The opposition party introduced a motion of nonconfidence following the budget controversy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Canadian and North American parliamentary politics, 'nonconfidence' (or 'non-confidence') is frequently used attributively in phrases like 'nonconfidence vote' or 'motion of nonconfidence', whereas British and Australian English typically prefer 'no confidence'.

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• Nearby Words

noncomputerized
nonconclusive
nonconference
nonconfidence
nonconflicting
nonconform
nonconformance

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonconfidence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonconfidence
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