Removal from Office
/rɪˈmuːvəl frʌm ˈɒfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal act of terminating an official's tenure in a public or corporate position, typically for cause.
The senator faced removal from office after the ethics investigation concluded.
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Commentary
This term predominantly applies in contexts involving public officials or corporate directors; distinctions often exist between removal for cause and other separation forms.
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