plead the fifth

English - English

Definition of plead the fifth in English English dictionary

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

Alternative spelling of plead the fifth

To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak, especially when the response would reflect badly on the speaker

Turkish pronunciation

plid dhi fîfth

Synonyms

take the fifth

Pronunciation

/ˈplēd ᴛʜē ˈfəfᴛʜ/ /ˈpliːd ðiː ˈfɪfθ/