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Near-Impeachment

Definition:

near-impeachment refers to a situation in which an official, especially a government official holding high office, comes perilously close to being impeached but manages to narrowly avoid it. It is a term used to describe a position of significant vulnerability, often resulting from serious allegations or potential legal action against an individual.

Sample Sentences:

1. The president's near-impeachment resulted in increased calls for an investigation into his alleged misconduct.
2. After a long legal battle, the governor narrowly escaped near-impeachment following evidence of embezzlement.
3. The near-impeachment of the mayor caused a tumultuous political climate in the city.

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