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impeachments
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the process of a governmental figure bringing charges against a government official and marking the first step toward potential removal from office
- He faced impeachment over allegations of misconduct while in office.
- The committee was responsible for investigating the charges leading to impeachment.
- Impeachment of the official sparked widespread debate across the country.
- The controversy led to a historic impeachment of the governor.
- Public opinion was divided on whether the impeachment was justified.