| NOUN | communication | Fifth Amendment | an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused / accused of crimes |
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| Meaning | An 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. | |
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| Category | law, jurisprudence | The collection of rules imposed by authority |
| Instance of | amendment | A statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.) |
| Part of | Bill of Rights | A statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution) |
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