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What does Take the fifth?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 7/2/2023

Invoking the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, which provides protection from self-incrimination.

It means you do not have to answer a question, if you feel it may incriminate (make you appear guilty) you.

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