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to impeach
01
to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime or misdemeanor
Transitive: to impeach sb
Example
The police decided to impeach him after they found evidence linking him to the robbery.
They attempted to impeach the suspect based on the new witness testimony.
After further investigation, the authorities decided to impeach him for fraud.
02
to formally charge a public official with misconduct or abuse of power
Transitive: to impeach a public official
Example
The opposition party attempted to impeach the president for alleged constitutional violations.
Members of the parliament moved to impeach the governor on charges of corruption.
The House of Representatives has the authority to impeach federal officials for " high crimes and misdemeanors. "
03
to challenge or criticize the validity, honesty, or integrity of a practice, action, or system
Transitive: to impeach a practice or system
Example
The media began to impeach the effectiveness of the new healthcare policy.
Several experts impeached the methodology used in the controversial scientific study.
Critics attempted to impeach the company ’s environmental practices after the pollution scandal.
