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Definition of Impeaches
1. impeach [v] - See also: impeach
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impeaches
Literary usage of Impeaches
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Utica Christian Magazine (1816)
"Let him be very cautious how he indulges himself in the veiy common fault of
discrediting every thing which impeaches the innocence of his children ..."
2. Scotland by Walter Scott, Mayo Williamson Hazeltine (1899)
"... throws the Blame on Davidson, who is ruined—James harbors Thoughts of Vengeance;
but is soon led to abandon them—Sir William Stewart impeaches Gray ..."
3. The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French: With a Preliminary by Walter Scott (1827)
"Robespierre impeaches the Leaders of the Girondist»— and is denounced by them.—Decree
of Accusation past against Marat. ..."
4. A General History of Rome from the Foundation of the City to the Fall of by Charles Merivale (1888)
"Their encouragement of the popular party.—Caesar impeaches certain provincial
governors. ... impeaches ..."
5. Memoirs of the Court of England, from the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of by John Heneage Jesse (1846)
"Walpole formally impeaches St. John of high treason.—His violent speech on the
occasion.—Its effect on the House of Commons.—Mr. Hungerford and General Ross ..."
6. The Light of Nature Pursued by Abraham Tucker, Henry Paulet St. John Mildmay (1831)
"... and will strive to avoid them whenever he can. uses upon us as we do with
beasts of draught and burden: this impeaches not the government of Providence, ..."
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