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Impeachable

usgb/ɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/Volume
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Political ContextPlay
Used for actions of officials that can lead to formal charges. SlideThe senator faced calls for impeachment after the scandal.
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Serious MisconductPlay
Refers to grave offenses, not just any mistake or minor error. SlideHis corruption was an impeachable breach of trust.
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Implies that there's a formal procedure to challenge the official. SlideThe committee considered her actions impeachable under the statute.