Impeachment
The process of challenging the credibility or reliability of a witness or public official in legal or governmental proceedings.
What is Impeachment?
Impeachment is the legal process of challenging the credibility or reliability of a witness or public official. In trials, it often refers to attacking a witness’s testimony; in government, it refers to charging officials with misconduct.
Why It Matters?
It ensures truthful testimony, accountability, and integrity in judicial proceedings or public office.
Example
During a trial, an attorney uses prior inconsistent statements to impeach a witness, showing that their testimony may not be reliable.
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