plead the fifth

Definitions

1. 1

   Alternative letter-case form of plead the Fifth (both senses)

2. 2

   To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses…

   To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.

3. 3

   To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak especially when the response would be…

   To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak especially when the response would be embarrassing or uncomfortable.

   • Yo ain't no city in the world like this // An' if you ask how I know, I gots ta plead the fifth (1998, Miami (Will Smith song))

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