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impeach

verb/ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

to challenge or question the validity or integrity of a public official's actions or conduct

The opposition party decided to impeach the president, citing numerous allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

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word origin — Middle French 'empecher' meaning 'to hinder or prevent', from Latin 'impedicare', meaning 'to catch or entangle'.