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impeach

Syllabification: (im·peach)
Pronunciation: /imˈpēCH/
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Definition of impeach

verb

[with object]
  • call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice):there is no basis to Searle’s motion to impeach the verdict
  • chiefly US charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct:the governor served only one year before being impeached and convicted for fiscal fraud
  • British charge with treason or another crime against the state.

Derivatives

impeachable

adjective

impeachment

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (also in the sense 'hinder, prevent'; earlier as empeche): from Old French empecher 'impede', from late Latin impedicare 'catch, entangle' (based on pedica 'a fetter', from pes, ped- 'foot'). Compare with impede

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