noun
censure motion
A formal resolution submitted in a legislative body to express disapproval of a minister or the cabinet. Used in Japanese political contexts.
野党は内閣不信任決議案の代わりに問責決議案を提出した。
The opposition party submitted a censure motion instead of a no-confidence motion against the cabinet.
A no-confidence motion against the cabinet, which is stronger than a censure motion and can lead to the cabinet's resignation or dissolution of the lower house.
Compound of 問責 (もんせき, 'censure') + 決議 (けつぎ, 'resolution') + 案 (あん, 'proposal').