Impeached: meaning, definitions and examples
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impeached
[ ɪmˈpiːtʃt ]
legal process
Impeached refers to the formal process by which a sitting president or other high-ranking official is charged with misconduct or wrongdoing. This process can lead to a trial and potential removal from office if found guilty.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The president was impeached for abuse of power.
- Several articles were drafted for the senator's impeachment.
- The House voted to impeach the official after a lengthy investigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "impeached" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impeached
🇮🇳 महाभियोग लगाया गया
🇩🇪 abgesetzt
🇮🇩 dimakzulkan
🇺🇦 імпічментований
🇵🇱 impeached
🇯🇵 弾劾された
🇫🇷 destitué
🇪🇸 impeached
🇹🇷 görevden alınmış
🇰🇷 탄핵된
🇸🇦 مُعَزول
🇨🇿 odvolaný
🇸🇰 odvolaný
🇨🇳 被弹劾
🇸🇮 odstavljen
🇮🇸 vikið frá
🇰🇿 импичменттелген
🇬🇪 იმპიჩმენტირებული
🇦🇿 impeached
🇲🇽 impeached
Etymology
The term 'impeach' originates from the Old French word 'empechier,' which means to hinder or prevent. It eventually made its way into Middle English as 'impechen,' with a similar meaning. Historically, impeachment was adopted in the English legal system as a means to hold public officials accountable for their actions. The concept was further developed and codified in the United States Constitution, which grants Congress the authority to impeach federal officials, including the president, for 'Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.' This legal mechanism serves as a crucial check on executive power and aims to ensure that officials remain accountable to the public.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,682, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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