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Rascal on every charge (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impeach

'charge' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'rascal on every' is the wordplay.
'rascal' becomes 'imp' (synonyms).
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (in a down clue, letters appear on others).
'every' becomes 'each' (synonyms).
'imp'+'each'='IMPEACH'

(Other definitions for impeach that I've seen before include "In America, charge with misconduct - say President" , "Arraign, charge" , "Arraign - revile" , "Criticise" , "call into question" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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