Legal Definitions - court for the trial of impeachments

Definition: A court that has the power to try government officials or other individuals who have been impeached. This court is responsible for determining whether the accused is guilty of the charges brought against them.

Examples of courts for the trial of impeachments include:

• The U.S. Senate
• The British House of Lords
• The upper houses of most state legislatures

For instance, if the President of the United States is impeached by the House of Representatives, the Senate would serve as the court for the trial of impeachments. The Senate would then hear evidence and arguments from both sides before making a decision on whether to convict or acquit the President.