What is impeach? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of impeach

impeachverb
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/ɪmˈpiːtʃ//ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

Where does the word impeach come from?

The word "impeach" originated from the Old French "empecher," which means "to hinder" or "to obstruct." This Old French term is derived from the Latin "impedire," which means "to hinder" or "to block." The Latin verb "impedire" is a combination of "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "pedere" (meaning "to accomplish" or "to achieve"). In the 15th century, the word "impeach" entered the English language, initially meaning "to hinder" or "to obstruct." Over time, its meaning evolved to specifically refer to the process of accusing a public official of misconduct, often in a legislative body. Today, "impeach" is commonly used in politics and law to describe the formal accusation of wrongdoing by an elected official, leading to a trial or removal from office.

Vocabulary summary impeach

type transitive verb

meaning put into doubt

example his veracity cannot be impeached: no one can doubt his honesty

meaning slander, defame, slander

meaning accuse; denounce

example to impeach somebody of (with) theft

Example of vocabulary impeachnamespace

to charge an important public figure with a serious crime

The President was impeached by Congress for lying.
The House of Representatives has voted to impeach the president for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
The impeachment process against the governor was initiated due to allegations of bribery and corruption.
The judge was impeached by the Senate for engaging in judicial misconduct and violating the rules of the bench.
Many legal experts believe that the president's actions warrant impeachment, but it ultimately depends on the decisions of Congress.

to raise doubts about something