v.tr. 1 Brit. charge with a crime against the State, esp. treason. 2 US charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct. 3 call in question, disparage (a person's integrity etc.). impeachable adj. impeachment n.
[ ME f. OF empecher impede f. LL impedicare entangle (as IN-(2), pedica fetter f. pes pedis foot) ]