单词 | vote of thanks |
释义 | > as lemmasvote of thanks b. vote of thanks: a formal expression of gratitude made to an individual or group on behalf of a wider group, typically in the form of a resolution which is proposed with a short formal speech; (also) the short formal speech in which this is proposed. ΚΠ 1710 S. Clement Faults on Both Sides 18 Being accus'd in Parliament for his Mismanagement in that whole Affair, his Friends the Whigs were strong enough to bring him off, with a Vote of Thanks from the House of Commons into the bargain. 1892 St. Paul (Minnesota) Daily News 18 May (5 o'clock ed.) 5/5 The secretary was instructed to write a vote of thanks to Mr. Goodkind for the free use of Standard hall. 2010 Cornish Guardian (Nexis) 10 Jan. 46 Afterwards, chairman Jeff Blake invited club member David Lindo to propose a vote of thanks. < as lemmas |
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