impeachment
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/
impeachment means: A formal process of accusing a public official of serious wrongdoing, which may lead to removal from office.
noun
A formal process of accusing a public official of serious wrongdoing, which may lead to removal from office.
- The president faced impeachment.
- Lawmakers voted to begin impeachment proceedings.
- Impeachment does not always lead to removal from office.
Questions about impeachment
What does impeachment mean?
A formal process of accusing a public official of serious wrongdoing, which may lead to removal from office.
What is impeachment in other languages?
Türkçe: görevden alma soruşturması · Español: juicio político · Français: mise en accusation · Deutsch: Amtsanklage · Italiano: messa in stato di accusa · 日本語: 弾劾
How do you pronounce impeachment?
It is pronounced /ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/.
How do you use impeachment in a sentence?
The president faced impeachment. Lawmakers voted to begin impeachment proceedings.
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