take the fifth amendment (Meaning)

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take the fifth amendment (v)

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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The witness refused to answer the incriminating question, choosing to take the Fifth Amendment.
Under interrogation, the suspect opted to take the Fifth Amendment, declining to provide any potentially self-incriminating information.
During the trial, the defendant asserted the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.
The committee members were astonished when the witness invoked the Fifth Amendment, leaving them with unanswered questions.
The politician steadfastly took the Fifth Amendment, declining to comment on allegations of corruption.
The suspect's silence was deafening as they repeatedly took the Fifth Amendment to avoid providing incriminating evidence.
The court advised the witness of their right to take the Fifth Amendment and protect themselves from self-incrimination.
The defendant's decision to take the Fifth Amendment left the jury speculating about their guilt.
The witness asserted their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, prompting speculation about the implications.
The congressional investigation was obstructed when key witnesses repeatedly took the Fifth Amendment, refusing to cooperate.

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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The witness refused to answer the incriminating question, choosing to take the Fifth Amendment.

Under interrogation, the suspect opted to take the Fifth Amendment, declining to provide any potentially self-incriminating information.

During the trial, the defendant asserted the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.

The committee members were astonished when the witness invoked the Fifth Amendment, leaving them with unanswered questions.