leadership challenge
Bid for control
A leadership challenge is a formal attempt to replace the leader of a political party or organization, typically through a vote among members or representatives.
The term is most common in parliamentary systems, particularly British and Commonwealth politics, where party members or MPs can trigger a contest if enough of them express no confidence in the current leader.
She survived three leadership challenges during her time as party chair.
The phrase can also describe any significant test of a leader's authority or competence.
- successionFollowing in order
- power struggleContest for dominance
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
- hostile takeoverUnwanted corporate buyout attempt
- rivalOne who competes against
obstacle · ambition · overthrow · crisis · contender · authority · test · adversity · confrontation · throne · inner circle · heir · opposition · power play · mutiny · boardroom · back bench · party room
leadership challengecoronation
Ceremony installing a sovereign
acclamation · graceful exit · voluntary resignation · power transfer
leadership challengevote of confidence
Formal expression of support
status quo · stability · incumbency · party unity · endorsement
leadership challengevote of confidence
Formal expression of support
loyalty pledge · acclamation · unified front · party unity · standing ovation
leadership, challenge, leader, leaders, leading, leads, leaderless, challenger, challenges