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Meaning of impeach
The primary meaning of the word "impeach" is to charge a public official with a crime or offense.
Etymology of impeach
The word "impeach" comes from the Old French word "empecher", which means "to hinder or prevent", and is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "against") and "pedica" (meaning "snare" or "trap")
Historically, the term "impeach" was first used in the 14th century to describe the act of accusing or charging someone with a crime
Synonyms
Definitions
- To charge (a public official) with a crime or offence, especially while they are in office
- * To call into question the integrity or validity of something
Usage Examples
- The president was impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of abuse of power
- * The company's reputation was impeached by the scandal, leading to a loss of public trust