Definition:
- (n.) The act of impeaching, or the state of being impeached
- (n.) Hindrance; impediment; obstruction.
- (n.) A calling to account; arraignment; especially, of a public officer for maladministration.
- (n.) A calling in question as to purity of motives, rectitude of conduct, credibility, etc.; accusation; reproach; as, an impeachment of motives.