The ending of a parliament by royal proclamation, followed by a general election. Since the passing of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, dissolution takes place after five years; or if a motion of no confidence in the government is passed and no alternative government can be found after 14 days; or if a motion to hold an early general election is passed by a two-thirds majority in the House of Commons. A general election is held 25 days after dissolution.