Definition of fifth amendment in English English dictionary
An amendment to the Constitution of the United States, ratified in 1791, that deals with the rights of accused criminals by providing for due process of law, forbidding double jeopardy, and stating that no person may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself
amendment to the U.S. Constitution (includes the right to due process, right to avoid self-incrimination, right to a grand jury hearing, and forbids double jeopardy)
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 ifprivate property is taken for public use