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What does plead the Fifth mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word plead the Fifth? Here's what it means.

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  1. (law, US) To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.
  2. (informal) To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak, especially when the response would reflect badly on the speaker.
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