The term for letting a president go because of a crime committed is "impeachment." However, a president cannot be impeached until he is proven is guilty of a "high crime and misdemeanor"."
When accusing the president of a crime the term impeachment is typically used. This term refers to the actual proceedings against the president.
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The U.S. Constitution (Article I, sections 2 & 3) specifically states that a president cannot be impeached unless he is guility of a "high crime and misdemeanor". What exactlythis means has been debated. This is the common phrase that invariably comes up whenever a president is considered for impeachment.
impeachment
If the President of the United States is formally accused of "high crimes and misdemeanors" (criminal or other negligent misconduct) the process of holding a trial is called "Impeachment". It should be noted that impeachment is a process, and NOT a verdict. For example, Bill Clinton was impeached, meaning a trial was held, but he was found not guilty.
A Presidential Pardon, forgives the imposition of their sentence it does NOT "forgive" them for committing it nor erase the record.
1. To legally charge (someone) with an offense or crime. 2. To claim that (someone) has done something wrong.
Impeachment.
a pardon(like in a general pardon) or amnesty
forgive
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