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Inpeachment

Description:

Inpeachment refers to the act of impeaching a public official, particularly a high-ranking government official, due to allegations of misconduct, illegal activities, or gross incompetence. Impeachment is a formal process that is outlined in a country's constitution or legal framework, and it is usually undertaken by the legislative branch of the government.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

Sense: Impeachment as a legal action

Example Sentence: The head of state faced inpeachment for his involvement in the corruption scandal.

Sense: The process of impeaching

Example Sentence: The Senate started the inpeachment proceedings against the former governor.

2. Verb:

Sense: To accuse a public official through the process of impeachment

Example Sentence: The opposition party decided to inpeach the mayor for embezzlement.

Sense: To remove a public official from office through impeachment

Example Sentence: The President was successfully inpeached and forced to resign.

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