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What does "be impeached" mean?

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Rebecca

To "be impeached" generally means to be charged with a crime or offence of some kind. Politically it means that the legal part of the political system is charging a government official with something, generally that is some form of criminal conduct. Ex: The mayor is being impeached for stealing tax money. Ex: The governor is at risk of being impeached because of his conduct.

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