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fifth amendment

noun

Simple meaning

The fifth amendment to the United States Constitution, which covers several rights, but is used most often quoted regarding the right against self-incrimination.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfɪfθəˈmɛndmənt

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Definition

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noun

  1. The fifth amendment to the United States Constitution, which covers several rights, but is used most often quoted regarding the right against self-incrimination.

  2. An amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use

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This meaning: The fifth amendment to the United States Constitution, which covers several rights, but is used most often quoted regarding the right against self-incrimination.

Used this way, fifth amendment is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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