plead the fifth
see also: plead the Fifth
Verb

plead the fifth

  1. Alternative spelling of plead the Fifth (both senses)
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plead the Fifth
Verb

plead the fifth

  1. (legal, US) To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.
  2. (informal) To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak, especially when the response would reflect badly on the speaker.
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