Definition of Impeach
Impeach
im·peach
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To charge a public official with a crime or misconduct in office.
e.g. The House of Representatives voted to impeach the President for abuse of power.
(verb)
to cast doubt, or question the validity of something or someone;
e.g. The judge had to impeach the witness' testimony because all their statements contradicted one another.
(verb)
to call in question;
e.g. It can be very easy to impeach a person's intentions when they have hurt you in the past.
(noun)
impeachment;
e.g. After impeachment, the subject then goes to trial.
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