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Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body addresses legal charges against a government official. National legislations differ regarding the definition and consequences of an impeachment. In many countries, for example those in Latin America, "impeachment" refers to a definitive destitution; an official in these jurisdictions is therefore only considered "impeached" when they have been removed from office. Conversely, in other jurisdictions such as theUnited States, "impeachment" refers to a previous step, that of the authority's indictment; aU.S. president impeached by the House of Representatives remains in power while charges are addressed by the Senate, and may be found not guilty.











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