01 n. The act of impeaching, or the state of being impeached
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The act of impeaching, or the state of being impeached[Obs.]“Willing to march on to Calais, Without impeachment.” — Shak.
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A calling to account; arraignment; especially, of a public officer for maladministration.“The consequence of Coriolanus' impeachment had like to have been fatal to their state.” — Swift.
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3.
A calling in question as to purity of motives, rectitude of conduct, credibility, etc.; accusation; reproach; as, an impeachment of motives.
Phrases & compounds
Articles of impeachment —
See under Article.
Impeachment of waste —
restraint from, or accountability for, injury; also, a suit for damages for injury.