Impeachment (Noun)
Meaning
A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The impeachment resolution was introduced to the House of Representatives, outlining the charges against the president.
- The articles of impeachment were carefully drafted to ensure they met the constitutional requirements for removal from office.
- After months of investigation, the committee voted to proceed with impeachment proceedings against the corrupt governor.
- The impeachment document accused the judge of violating the code of judicial conduct and bringing the court into disrepute.
- The House voted to approve the impeachment resolution, sending the case to the Senate for trial.