taking the Fifth
Slang. Allusion to a person asserting his right under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution to not give testimony or produce evidence that might be selfincriminating. See also self-incrimination, privilege against
Slang. Allusion to a person asserting his right under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution to not give testimony or produce evidence that might be selfincriminating. See also self-incrimination, privilege against