noun
Meaning 1
The refusal by the legislature of a parliamentary democracy to provide the government with funding required for the government to continue to function, forcing either the resignation of the sitting government (and the formation of a new government), or else the dissolution of the legislature and the calling of a general election.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, politics
Examples
- The House of Commons blocked the government's proposed budget, causing a loss of supply and triggering a new election.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided