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impeach::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | challenge |
the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses.
Examples of impeach
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It first tried to impeach him for alleged complicity in two corruption scandals.
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Lithuanian political parties are preparing to impeach President Rolandas Paksas.
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Only the House of Representatives can impeach, which is comparable to indictment.
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After the governor's arrest, the state House voted overwhelmingly to impeach him.
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The Congress has the power to either withhold funds or, if pressed, to impeach.
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The next Congress tried to impeach the chief justice of the Supreme Court, twice.
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Did anyone ever set to impeach them for the lies that brought the US into IRAQ.
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It can be subjected to questions that may clarify it, impeach it or confuse it.
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Kurt asked the agents if they were attempting to impeach his story and smear him.
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- Challenge the honesty or veracity of; "the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses"
- Charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office; "The President was impeached"
- Accuse: bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"
- (impeachment) a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
- The motion to impeach is used to bring an accusation against a person. A majority vote is needed to put the accused on trial. A majority vote convicts for a minor offense, and a two-thirds vote for a major offense. ...
- Impeachment is a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity and the outcome of which, depending on country can lead to the removal of that official from office or other punishment.
- (Impeachment (Norway)) In Norway, impeachment, also known as the Constitutional Court of the Realm (Riksrett), is a judicial process with the power to convict Members of Parliament, Members of the Council of State and Supreme Court Justices for criminal acts performed in line of duty. ...
- (Impeachment (united states)) Impeachment in the United States is an expressed power of the legislature that allows for formal charges against a civil officer of government for crimes committed in office. ...
- To hinder; To bring a legal proceeding against a public official, asserting that because he or she committed some offense, he or she should be removed from office; To discredit an individual or group with presumed expertise
