impeachment

Variant of impeach

impeach definition

im·peach (im pēc̸h′)

transitive verb

  1. to challenge or discredit (a person's honor, reputation, etc.)
  2. to challenge the practices or honesty of; accuse; esp., to bring (a public official) before the proper tribunal on charges of wrongdoing

Etymology: ME empechen < OFr empechier, to hinder < LL impedicare, to fetter, entangle < L in-, in + pedica, a fetter < pes, foot

noun

Obsolete impeachment

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