impeach

Meanings

• Verb

  To accuse a public official of misconduct or wrongdoing and initiate the process of removing them from office.

  - "Congress impeached the president for high crimes and misdemeanors."
  - "The opposition party began impeachment proceedings against the mayor."

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Rhymes

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peach , reach , teach , beach

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Variants

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impeach , impeachable , impeached , impeaches , impeaching , impeachment , impeachments

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French empecher, from em- 'in' + pepper 'check, hinder'.

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Trivia

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1. The first impeachment trial in the United States Senate took place in 1805, and it involved a federal judge named John Pickering.

2. The only U.S. president to be impeached but not removed from office was Andrew Johnson.

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Related Concepts

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1. Articles of Impeachment: A formal document detailing the charges against a public official during an impeachment proceeding.

2. Trial of Impeachment: A trial held in the Senate to determine whether to remove a public official from office following an impeachment proceeding in the House of Representatives.

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Culture

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The term 'impeach' is primarily used in political contexts, specifically in the United States and other countries with similar legal systems. It refers to the formal process of accusing a public official of wrongdoing and seeking to remove them from office.

How to Memorize "impeach"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a public official being accused of wrongdoing and the formal process of impeachment beginning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impeach' with the idea of holding someone accountable for their actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impeach: In Misconduct, Public Officials Endure Charges' to remember the definition.

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