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to impeach
01
to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime or misdemeanor
Transitive: to impeach sb
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.
02
to formally charge a public official with misconduct or abuse of power
Transitive: to impeach a public official
03
to challenge or criticize the validity, honesty, or integrity of a practice, action, or system
Transitive: to impeach a practice or system
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."
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