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Impeachable: meaning, definitions and examples

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impeachable

 

[ ɪmˈpiːtʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal context

Impeachable refers to the ability of a public official to be charged with misconduct or a crime, often leading to removal from office. It is typically used in connection with government officials, such as presidents or judges, who may have acted in ways considered unacceptable or unlawful. The criteria for what constitutes impeachable behavior can vary significantly depending on the political context and the laws governing the official's actions.

Synonyms

accusable, blameworthy, chargeable

Examples of usage

  • The congressman faced impeachable allegations.
  • Her actions were deemed impeachable by the committee.
  • The president is not immune to impeachable offenses.

Translations

Translations of the word "impeachable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impeachável

🇮🇳 अयोग्य

🇩🇪 anklagbar

🇮🇩 dapat dimakzulkan

🇺🇦 імпічментний

🇵🇱 impeachable

🇯🇵 弾劾可能な

🇫🇷 impeachable

🇪🇸 impeachable

🇹🇷 azledilebilir

🇰🇷 탄핵 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للعزل

🇨🇿 odvolatelný

🇸🇰 odvolateľný

🇨🇳 可弹劾的

🇸🇮 impeachable

🇮🇸 hægt að ákæra

🇰🇿 импичментке жататын

🇬🇪 იმპიჩმენტური

🇦🇿 imtina edilə bilən

🇲🇽 impeachable

Word origin

The term 'impeachable' originates from the verb 'impeach,' which comes from the Latin 'impedicare,' meaning 'to ensnare' or 'to catch.' This evolved into the Old French 'empecher,' meaning 'to hinder' or 'to impede,' which then took on a legal connotation regarding the obstruction of justice in the 14th century. Since the late 1500s, in English law, the word 'impeach' has been used to denote the act of formally accusing an official of misconduct, especially regarding high-ranking officials like judges or heads of state. As the process of impeachment became more formalized, the term 'impeachable' emerged to denote the conditions under which an official could be subjected to such accusations. Throughout history, the definition and application of what is considered impeachable have evolved, influenced by political, social, and legal changes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,063 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.