Impeach (verb)

1. To accuse a public official of misconduct in office.
2. To bring formal charges against a public official.

Origin:

The word "impeach" is derived from the old french word "empecher" meaning to hinder or prevent. it is used to describe the legal process of accusing a public official of misconduct in office.

Examples:

1. The congress voted to impeach the president for abuse of power.
2. The committee voted to impeach the judge for misconduct.
3. The House of Representatives voted to impeach the President on articles of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
4. He was impeached by the senate for violating the constitution.
5. The governor was impeached and removed from office.