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to impeach
01
to formally charge a public official with misconduct or abuse of power
02
charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office
03
challenge the honesty or veracity of
Example
Last year, the assembly successfully impeached the governor on charges of financial misconduct.
Impeaching a public official requires a thorough investigation into the alleged offenses.
Members of the parliament moved to impeach the governor on charges of corruption.
The opposition party attempted to impeach the president for alleged constitutional violations.
The House of Representatives has the authority to impeach federal officials for "high crimes and misdemeanors."
