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English 1 sense of the expression Fifth Amendment:
NOUNcommunicationFifth Amendmentan amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused / accused of crimes
EnglishFifth Amendment: 1 sense noun 1, communication
MeaningAn amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused / accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Instance ofamendmentA statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
Part ofBill of RightsA statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)

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