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Chinese
tánhé
Meaning: to impeach; to begin formal proceedings against a public official
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

國會調查後,決定彈劾涉嫌收賄的官員。
国会调查后,决定弹劾涉嫌收贿的官员。
After the investigation, the legislature decided to impeach the official suspected of taking bribes.

Usage Notes

Refers to a formal action by a legislature or oversight body against a government official for alleged illegal or improper conduct. Impeachment itself is not the same as a criminal conviction.

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