impeachment

UK
/ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈpitʃmənt/

Translations

impeachmentnoun
impeachments
pl
mise en accusationTerme juridique et politique.
The impeachment of the president was a major event in the country's political history.
La mise en accusation du président a été un événement majeur de l'histoire politique du pays.
impeachmentadjective
UK
/ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈpitʃmənt/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "impeachment inquiry".
de mise en accusationTerme juridique et politique.
The committee launched an impeachment investigation.
Le comité a lancé une enquête de mise en accusation.

Definitions

impeachmentnoun
The process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official.
The impeachment of the president was a major event in the country's political history.
A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official.
The impeachment was based on allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
impeachmentadjective
Relating to, involving, or connected with the process of impeachment.
The committee launched an impeachment investigation.