(countable, law, British) An accusation that a person has committed a crime against the state, such as treason.
Used in a Sentence
impeachment
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for impeachment.
Editorial note
Also, many want impeachment, but many also are protesting against corruption and not impeachment, at least not yet.
Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(countable, law, British) An accusation that a person has committed a crime against the state, such as treason.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of impeachment gathered in one view.
(countable) The act of calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something.
(uncountable) The state of being impeached.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for impeachment.
noun
(countable, law, British) An accusation that a person has committed a crime against the state, such as treason.
noun
(countable) The act of calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something.
noun
(uncountable) The state of being impeached.
noun
(uncountable, archaic) Hindrance; impediment; obstruction.
Example sentences
Also, many want impeachment, but many also are protesting against corruption and not impeachment, at least not yet.
*Yes, he did go through impeachment proceedings, but was acquitted on the articles of impeachment.
Edit: by the way, weather the impeachment is legal or not is irrelevant to the point of weather the protesters are representative of Brazil's population (they are).
To the extent they engage in legislating from the bench they ought to be punished with censure and/or impeachment.
The Colorado governor may pardon any Colorado conviction other than those for treason or impeachment.
But the standard for impeachment is high; I doubt a good-faith disagreement over monetary policy would do it.
Also, mind you, the impeachment has no legal basis as it can only be based on misconduct that occurred during the current term.
Take the power of impeachment, the ultimate Congressional trump card against executive overreach.
Ukraine is still having protests in Kiev, and calling for impeachment of the person they just fought to have put in place there...
While information about so called impeachment requirement was spread by russian media.
Presidents in democratic state are changed either through elections or impeachment.
We ran into some bizarre impeachment behavior a few weeks ago.
Quote examples
The US supported coup of Yanukovych, came with an "impeachment" -- if one were so generous to call it that -- supported by less than 3/4 of the rada, ie not a quorum.
I wonder how many of the people shouting "freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from consequences" vis-a-vis the separation of work and personal life would have held the same viewpoint in defense of the impeachment of Bill Clinton for his affair with Monica Lewinski.
Proper noun examples
> and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.
Actually, the Constitution says The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use impeachment in a sentence?
Also, many want impeachment, but many also are protesting against corruption and not impeachment, at least not yet.
What does impeachment mean?
(countable, law, British) An accusation that a person has committed a crime against the state, such as treason.
What part of speech is impeachment?
impeachment is commonly used as noun.