losses of supply

A form of loss of supply — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of loss of supply
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