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what does the verb impeach mean according to merriam - webster?
a to accuse someone of a crime.
b to remove a public official from office.
c to charge a public official with misconduct in office.
d to challenge the credibility of a person’s statements.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "impeach" (verb), we analyze the options:

• Option A: "To accuse someone of a crime" is too general; impeachment is specific to public officials' misconduct.
• Option B: "To remove a public official from office" is incorrect. Impeachment is the charging process, removal may follow but is not the definition of the verb "impeach".
• Option C: "To charge a public official with misconduct in office" aligns with the formal definition of impeachment (charging a public official with wrongdoing in their official capacity).
• Option D: "To challenge the credibility of a person’s statements" is not related to the standard definition of "impeach" (which is about official misconduct, not statement credibility).

Answer:

C. To charge a public official with misconduct in office.