The phrase "a motion of censure" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in political contexts to refer to a formal statement of disapproval or condemnation of a person or policy, often within a legislative body.
Example: "The opposition party introduced a motion of censure against the minister for his handling of the crisis."
Alternatives: "a vote of no confidence" or "a formal reprimand".
Black and Asian lawyers have put down a motion of censure against Mr Sayer.
In the latter case a bill is considered adopted unless a motion of censure has obtained an absolute majority.
The cabinet is responsible to the National Assembly and can be dismissed by a motion of censure.
The EC is politically accountable to Parliament, which has the power to dismiss the whole EC by adopting a motion of censure.
A motion of censure, triggering a full debate and vote, requires the backing of 76 MEPs, or 10% of the total.
The parliament may also dismiss the government by rejecting a vote of confidence requested by the government or by passing a motion of censure against the government.
When Parliament reassembled in January 1784, the government was at once defeated by 39 votes on a virtual motion of censure, but Pitt refused to resign, and George III was prepared to abdicate rather than again surrender to the Fox North coalition.
By tabling a formal motion of censure against George Bush for "illegally" wiretapping suspected terrorists without first obtaining a warrant, Mr Feingold provided the Republicans with their best bit of news for weeks.
If he does, then the upper house may pass a rare motion of censure.The crisis has prompted the boldest move Mr Fukuda has made in a career drenched in caution.
On 2 July 1942 Driberg cast his first vote in the House of Commons, in support of Churchill against a rebel motion of censure on the government's conduct of the war.
I would simply ask again, in an earnest way and a heartfelt way, that the majority would consider what we have said about doing this debate and taking this under consideration while our young men and women are in harm's way, and also consider the wisdom of denying an alternative motion of censure when this debate takes place.
