Telawaa: Did You Know?


On TELAWAA(The English Language Academy With Ayo Alonge).

"impeach" - (verb)

The word "impeach" is what we have always assumed we understand, but that's meant to be reconsidered.

To "impeach" doesn't mean removal from job/office. It means to allege, charge, indict, in a bid to open a door for a trial to commence; to question your integrity or the validity of something.

For instance, despite being impeached, Trump remains the president, until being tried and declared guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, and of course the Senate.

I know this is contrary to our long lasting understanding of the word "impeach" but this is English!

from Bola Esho's Blog

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