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to impeach
01
to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime or misdemeanor
Transitive: to impeach sb
Examples
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.
02
to formally charge a public official with misconduct or abuse of power
Transitive: to impeach a public official
Examples
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.
03
to challenge or criticize the validity, honesty, or integrity of a practice, action, or system
Transitive: to impeach a practice or system
Examples
The media began to impeach the effectiveness of the new healthcare policy.
Several experts impeached the methodology used in the controversial scientific study.
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