A
motion of no confidence (alternatively
vote of no confidence,
censure motion,
no-confidence motion, or
(unsuccessful) confidence motion) is a statement or vote that a person or persons in a position of responsibility (government, managerial, etc.) is no longer deemed fit to hold that position: perhaps because they are inadequate in some respect, are failing to carry out obligations, or are making decisions that other members feel are detrimental. As a
parliamentary motion, it demonstrates to the
head of state that the elected parliament no longer has confidence in (one or more members of) the appointed
government.