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impeachment

/ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does impeachment mean?

noun

The act of charging a public official with a crime or misconduct, typically by the House of Representatives, which can lead to removal from office. In law, the removal of a public official from office, especially by a legislative body.

Example

"The impeachment proceedings against the president were widely covered in the media."

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