공직자에게 비행이나 범죄 혐의를 두어 탄핵하거나 고발하다.
To formally charge a public official with misconduct or a crime against the state.
예문:
"The opposition party moved to impeach the prime minister following the corruption scandal."
"A governor can be impeached if there is evidence of serious criminal activity."
어떤 사실이나 증언의 타당성 또는 신뢰성에 의문을 제기하다.
To challenge the validity, integrity, or credibility of a statement, practice, or person.
예문:
"The lawyer sought to impeach the credibility of the expert witness."
"New evidence emerged that could impeach the validity of the previous study."