loss of supply

loss of supply (plural losses of supply)

1. (politics) 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.

• vote of no confidence

• budget crisis