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Impeachment: meaning, definitions and examples

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impeachment

 

[ ษชmหˆpiหtสƒmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal procedure

Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official, including the president, as a means of holding them accountable for misconduct. This process does not necessarily result in removal from office, but rather serves as a formal accusation that can lead to further investigation and trial. It is a constitutional mechanism used predominantly in the United States and some other countries, reflecting the checks and balances within government. Typically, impeachment begins in the lower house of the legislature and, if successful, may lead to a trial in the upper house.

Synonyms

accusation, prosecution, removal

Examples of usage

  • The House of Representatives voted for impeachment.
  • Impeachment proceedings can be politically divisive.
  • History shows that impeachments are rare events.

Translations

Translations of the word "impeachment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคญเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemecatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟั–ั‡ะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผพๅŠพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impeachment

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrevden alma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„ํ•ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ impeachment

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผนๅŠพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟะธั‡ะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒฉแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impeachment

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impeachment

Etymology

The term 'impeachment' finds its roots in the Latin word 'impedicare', which means to ensnare or trap. This evolved into the Old French term 'empecher', meaning to hinder or impede. The concept emerged prominently in English law during the late medieval period, signaling a pivotal legal mechanism for addressing misconduct among high-ranking officials. The formalized procedures of impeachment began to take shape in the 17th century, particularly within the context of the British Parliament. In 1787, the framers of the United States Constitution incorporated impeachment as a means to prevent abuses of power by the president and other federal officials, aiming to promote accountability. Throughout history, various political figures have faced impeachment, showcasing the process's role in democratic governance and the balance of power.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,676, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.