Impeachment
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
evidence, is an allegation, supported by proof, that a witness who has been examined, is unworthy of credit. Every witness is liable to be impeached as ‘to his character for truth; and, if his general character 1s good, he is presumed at all times to be ready to support it.