The act of placing one's confidence in another person to handle responsibilities or make decisions on one's behalf.
A formal acknowledgment of a person's capability and reliability, often manifested in contexts such as votes or official endorsements.
A relationship built on mutual faith, where one party is entrusted with duties or authority due to a belief in their integrity and competence.
A formal document that certifies the rightful authority or qualifications of a person sent as a diplomatic envoy, affirming their credentials to the receiving state.
A certificate issued by a head of state to formally appoint a representative, indicating their legitimacy and official capacity in diplomatic relations.
A process by which members of a group express their trust or lack of trust in elected representatives or officials, indicating whether they have the support to continue in their roles.
A formal mechanism used in organizations or governments to assess the legitimacy of leaders or decision-makers, typically resulting in either continued support or a call for resignation.
An evaluative vote that reflects the opinion of a constituency regarding the performance and reliability of individuals in positions of authority.
A formal declaration indicating a lack of trust or confidence in someone's abilities or decisions, often leading to the potential for dismissal or resignation from a position of authority.
The state of being regarded as unworthy of trust, commonly used in political contexts to signify that a governing body or individual is no longer supported by those who have the power to confer or withdraw authority.
The act of expressing doubt about the qualifications or effectiveness of a person or body, typically resulting in a formal procedure to challenge or overturn their position or decisions.
An official stance of skepticism towards the reliability or competence of a leader or administration, which can trigger significant political consequences, including the potential dissolution of a governing body.
A formal proposal introduced in a legislative body indicating that the members no longer support or have confidence in the governing authority or executive board.
A political mechanism by which a body can express its collective disapproval of a governing administrative body's actions or leadership, often leading to significant political consequences.
An action taken by a parliamentary group to challenge the legitimacy of the executive branch, with stipulated consequences such as resignation or dissolution of the governing body if passed.