A demonstration in a court of law, or before another finder of fact, that a witness was ingenuine before, and is therefore less likely to tell the truth now.
An accusation that a person has committed a crime against the state, such as treason.
The act of calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something.
The act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct, especially if serious, often with the aim of having the official dismissed from office.
The state of being impeached.
A statement made on oath by a jury.
The act of presenting something for acceptance; now specifically, presenting something (e.g. a bill or cheque) for payment.
Presentation of a performance, as of a play or work of music.
The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.
The official notice (formerly required to be given in court) of the surrender of a copyhold estate.
A formal complaint submitted to a bishop or archdeacon.