take the fifth

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Verb take the fifth has 1 sense

take the Fifth, take the Fifth Amendment - 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

Definition:

To refuse to answer a question, especially in a legal setting, on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself.

Sample Sentences:

He decided to take the fifth when the prosecutor began asking him about his involvement in the crime.
The witness took the fifth repeatedly, refusing to provide any details about the incident.
The suspect chose to take the fifth to avoid providing information that could be used against him in court.

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