Impeacher: meaning, definitions and examples
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impeacher
[ ɪmˈpiːtʃər ]
political context
An impeacher is a person who initiates the process of impeachment against a public official, typically a government official or president, on the grounds of misconduct. This action is often seen as a method to hold officials accountable for their actions while in office. Impeachment can involve various proceedings in legislative bodies, where the impeacher presents evidence and arguments for removal from office. The impeachment process is viewed as a critical component of checks and balances in government.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The impeacher presented compelling evidence to the committee.
- As the impeacher, she took the lead in the investigation.
- Many believed the impeacher acted out of partisan politics.
- The historical role of an impeacher is vital in democracies.
Translations
Translations of the word "impeacher" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impeachador
🇮🇳 महाभियोग लगाने वाला
🇩🇪 Ankläger
🇮🇩 penggugat
🇺🇦 імпічер
🇵🇱 impeacher
🇯🇵 弾劾者
🇫🇷 impeacher
🇪🇸 impeachador
🇹🇷 yargılayan
🇰🇷 탄핵자
🇸🇦 مُتهم
🇨🇿 impeacher
🇸🇰 impeacher
🇨🇳 弹劾者
🇸🇮 impeacher
🇮🇸 órsökumaður
🇰🇿 импичер
🇬🇪 იმპიჩერი
🇦🇿 impeach edən
🇲🇽 impeachador
Etymology
The term 'impeacher' derives from the verb 'impeach,' which comes from the Old French term 'empechier,' meaning 'to hinder' or 'to prevent.' It originally appeared in English in the 14th century, referring generally to the act of accusing or accusing someone of wrongdoing. Over time, the term became more specifically associated with the formal process of charging a public official with misconduct. The roots of 'impeach' trace back to the Latin 'impedicare,' which means 'to catch in a net' or 'to entangle.' This etymology reflects the legal connotation of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the complexities of legal proceedings involved in impeachment. The concept of impeachment itself has a long history in governance, with roots dating back to ancient practices in Rome, later influencing the structures of modern democracies.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,302, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.