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- noun Plural form of
impeachment .
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More important, they are constitutional wrongs that subvert the structure of government, or undermine the integrity of office and even the Constitution itself, and thus are ` high 'offenses in the sense that word was used in English impeachments ....
Submission By Counsel For President Clinton To The Committee ITY National Archives 1998
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When it was said above, that all matters depending before Parliament were discontinued by the determination of the session, it was not meant for judiciary cases, depending before the House of Lords, such as impeachments, appeals, and writs of error.
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There were all of two judicial impeachments while Jefferson was President.
An Historical Note 2009
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I believe this provision violates the Illinois Constitution, Article IV, Section 14, which states that "impeachments shall be tried by the Senate."
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"There were all of two judicial impeachments while Jefferson was President."
An Historical Note 2009
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I want resignations, impeachments and prosecutions.
Think Progress » McDonnell apologizes, promises to acknowledge slavery in Confederacy proclamation. 2010
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I voted for her twice, and quit voting after the Clinton impeachments.
Hutchison announces gubernatorial bid, raises $6.7 million 2009
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In a country with a legitimate opposition party, impeachments, convictions, and incarcerations would be possible.
The Paradox of Law: The Past as Prologue « Antiwar.com Blog 2009
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March 12, 2010, 1: 09 pm troll_dc2 says: hieronymous, thanks for the list of impeachments.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Judge Thomas Porteous Impeached by U.S. House of Representatives,” 2010
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I want resignations, impeachments and prosecutions.
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