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Jyutpingtaan4 hat6
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Definition
To impeach; to accuse a government official of wrongdoing or a crime and demand their removal from office.
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How it's used
This term is strictly reserved for formal political or legal contexts involving high-ranking officials. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is never used for casual workplace reprimands or personal disputes. You will mostly encounter it in news reports or political debates regarding constitutional procedures.
Examples
Legislative councilors proposed impeaching that bureau chief.
Are they really trying to impeach the Chief Executive?
Related words
Common phrases
impeachment motion
to initiate an impeachment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general criticism or complaining about someone. Using it to describe a boss firing an employee or a parent scolding a child is incorrect and sounds absurdly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
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