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The act of impeaching, or the state of being impeached
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Definitions
- n. The act of impeaching, or the state of being impeached
- n. Hindrance; impediment; obstruction.
- n. A calling to account; arraignment; especially, of a public officer for maladministration.
- n. A calling in question as to purity of motives, rectitude of conduct, credibility, etc.; accusation; reproach; as, an impeachment of motives.
- n. a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
- n:100 n. a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office