2.(Law)take the fifthtake the fifth amendmentUSto refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it might incriminate oneself Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 ...
the right not to have to incriminate oneself. ... Section 228ZZP(2), however, goes on to provide an immunity to persons who have been compelled to provide incriminating information. As currently drafted, it protects against the direct us... - corporateName=Parliamentary Counsel's Office; juri...
2. (Law) take the fifth take the fifth amendment US to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it might incriminate oneself Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, ...
2. By extension, to refuse to answer a question or provide information, especially if doing so may incriminate or embarrass oneself. Just plead the Fifth if your mom asks where you've been all night! A: "So, I hear things got pretty messy at the bar last night." B: "Yeah, I'm ...