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impeachment

 

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Noun impeachment has 1 sense
  1. impeachment - a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
    --1 is a kind of
    legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
    Derived form: verb impeach2

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Impeachment

Description:

Impeachment is a legal process used in democratic systems to bring charges against a high-ranking government official, such as a president or a judge, for serious misconduct or violation of the law. It is a means for holding elected officials accountable for their actions and ensuring the integrity of the political system.

Senses:

  1. Noun (Legal Process): The formal process by which charges of wrongdoing are brought against a high-ranking government official.
  2. Noun (Charge): The act of charging a high-ranking government official with misconduct or violation of the law.

Usages:

  1. Popular Usage: Impeachment is often discussed in relation to the potential removal of a president from office.
  2. Local Usage: In some regions, impeachment can also be applied to officials at the state or local level.

Sample Sentences:

  • The impeachment of the president caused widespread controversy and political turmoil.
  • Members of Congress voted in favor of impeachment, citing the official's abuse of power.
  • The citizens demanded the impeachment of the corrupt judge.
  • After the impeachment proceedings, the governor was found guilty of bribery.

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