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self-incrimination, privilege against

The constitutional right of people to refuse to give testimony against themselves that could subject them to criminal prosecution. The right is guaranteed in the Fifth Amendment of the U. S. Constitution. Asserting the right is often referred to as taking the Fifth.

Source : Delaware State Courts - First State Judiciary

Language : English

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