take the Fifth


Definition: Meaning of, take the Fifth in English to English dictionary.

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  1. refuse to testify by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which states that nobody may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself
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  • take the Fifth Amendment (verb)
    1. refuse to testify by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which states that nobody may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself
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