impeachment
/ɪmˈpitʃmənt/
noun
- The process of bringing formal charges of serious misconduct against a public official, such as a president or judge.
- Impeachment requires a vote in the House of Representatives.
- The president faced impeachment after allegations of abuse of power.
- Many citizens followed the impeachment hearings on television.
- A formal accusation of wrongdoing against someone in a position of authority.
- His impeachment was based on evidence of financial fraud.
- The committee voted to begin impeachment proceedings against the treasurer.
- The senator's impeachment led to a trial in the upper chamber.
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