die Amtsenthebung
Translation
removal from office, dismissal, impeachment
Examples
Die Opposition fordert die Amtsenthebung des Ministers.
The opposition is demanding the minister's removal from office.
Ein Verfahren zur Amtsenthebung wurde eingeleitet.
A procedure for removal from office has been initiated.
Grammar Patterns
die Amtsenthebung ((j-s)) the removal of ((sb.)) from office The removal of the president from office was discussed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Entlassung (dismissal), die Absetzung (deposition)
Etymology
Composed of 'Amt' (office), 'ent-' (a prefix for removal), and 'Hebung' (lifting). Literally, a 'lifting away from office'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Amt' (office) + 'ent-heben' (to lift away/remove). Visualise someone being physically lifted out of their office chair.