impeachment

/ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /-chmənt/ (ame, mw)

impeachment — noun

  • impeachmentsingular
  • impeachmentsplural

1. a formal process in which a legislative body brings charges of serious wrongdoin

1.名詞C1
釋義

a formal process in which a legislative body brings charges of serious wrongdoing against a high-ranking public official while in office, which may lead to a trial and possible removal from the position

例句

Governor Hassan faced impeachment after a report found he had used public money for personal travel.

face impeachment (common collocation)

The national assembly began impeachment proceedings against Minister Samir for accepting illegal payments.

impeachment proceedings (common collocation)

同義詞
  • indictment

    Used in criminal law for any person; impeachment is specific to public officials and is a political rather than criminal process

  • arraignment

    A court appearance to answer criminal charges, not a legislative process against an official

用法筆記

Impeachment is only the formal accusation stage, not the conviction or removal that may follow. In the US system, the House of Representatives impeaches and the Senate holds the trial. Frequently used in political news reporting.

常見錯誤

❌The president was impeached and removed from office in one day.
✅The president was impeached by the House of Representatives, and later removed from office after a Senate trial.
💡Impeachment is only the formal accusation; removal requires a separate trial and conviction.