Definition of Impeach
Impeach
im·peach


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to charge a public official with misconduct or crime;

e.g. In 1868, the house of representatives voted to impeach Andrew Johnson.

(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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