Impeachment1. (n.) The act of impeaching, or the state of being impeached
2. (n.) Hindrance; impediment; obstruction.
3. (n.) A calling to account; arraignment; especially, of a public officer for maladministration.
4. (n.) A calling in question as to purity of motives, rectitude of conduct, credibility, etc.; accusation; reproach; as, an impeachment of motives.
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