Phrases with «impeachable offense»

An "impeachable offense" refers to a serious wrongdoing committed by a high-ranking government official, typically a president or other executive leader. When such an offense occurs, it can lead to the official being charged with or accused of misconduct, which could result in their removal from office through the impeachment process. Full definition

Sentences with «impeachable offense»

  • That is, the claim here is that Federalist # 65 is open to a broader sort of impeachable offense than specific statutory crimes or violations of the Constitution. (firstthings.com)
  • Rousseff's impeachable offense was for playing fast and loose with the nation's budget; essentially fudging the numbers to make the budget deficit look smaller than it really was. (fortune.com)
  • Asked if that sort of interference would amount to an impeachable offense, he replied, «I don't have the slightest idea.» (usatoday.com)
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