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impeachment

[ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt]

impeachment Definition

a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, and the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment.

Using impeachment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impeachment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The president faced impeachment for his involvement in the scandal.

  • Example

    The impeachment trial lasted for several months.

  • Example

    The opposition party called for the impeachment of the prime minister.

  • Example

    The governor was removed from office after his impeachment.

impeachment Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with impeachment

  • the formal charges against an official being impeached

    Example

    The articles of impeachment were presented to the Senate for trial.

  • high crimes and misdemeanors

    a term used in the United States Constitution to describe the types of offenses that can lead to impeachment

    Example

    The president was accused of committing high crimes and misdemeanors.

  • an investigation conducted by a legislative body to determine whether there are grounds for impeachment

    Example

    The House of Representatives launched an impeachment inquiry into the president's conduct.

Origins of impeachment

from Old French 'empeechier', meaning 'to hinder'

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Summary: impeachment in Brief

The term 'impeachment' [ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt] refers to a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity. The outcome may include the removal of the official from office and criminal or civil punishment. Examples include 'The president faced impeachment for his involvement in the scandal.' and 'The governor was removed from office after his impeachment.' Phrases include 'articles of impeachment,' 'high crimes and misdemeanors,' and 'impeachment inquiry.'