Definition

Describing someone or something that can be charged with wrongdoing or misconduct, especially in a legal or political context.

Example

The committee found several impeachable actions taken by the official during his term.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new law regarding public officials?

Yeah, it sounds like they are trying to prevent impeachable actions.

Exactly! It’s about time they held them accountable.

For sure, we need leaders who are not impeachable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impeachable → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "peach" (from Old French *pecher*, meaning to accuse or to bring a charge against). The suffix "-able" (meaning capable of) indicates that something can be subjected to the action of the verb. Thus, "impeachable" means capable of being accused or charged with wrongdoing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being combined with 'accuse' ('peach') to remember that 'impeachable' refers to something that can be accused.

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