Impeach (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
  2. to challenge the credibility of: to impeach a witness.
  3. to bring an accusation against.
  4. to call in question; cast an imputation upon: to impeach a person's motives.
  5. to call to account.
noun
  1. impeachment.
verb (tr)
  1. to bring a charge or accusation against
  2. to accuse of a crime, esp of treason or some other offence against the state
  3. to charge (a public official) with an offence committed in office
  4. to challenge or question (a person's honesty, integrity, etc)
Impeach (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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