loss of supply

noun

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.

“The House of Commons blocked the government's proposed budget, causing a loss of supply and triggering a new election.”

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Meanings

nounloss of supply (plural losses of supply)

plural losses of supply

  1. governmentThe 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.

    The House of Commons blocked the government's proposed budget, causing a loss of supply and triggering a new election.

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