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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.

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