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take the fifth

/teɪk ðə fɪfθ/

Übersetzung: Informeller Ausdruck für die Weigerung, eine Frage zu beantworten, besonders um sich nicht selbst zu belasten; leitet sich vom fünften Zusatzartikel der US-Verfassung ab, der vor erzwungener Selbstbeschuldigung schützt.

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/teɪk ðə fɪfθ/C1informalamericanlegal
  • deInformeller Ausdruck für die Weigerung, eine Frage zu beantworten, besonders um sich nicht selbst zu belasten; leitet sich vom fünften Zusatzartikel der US-Verfassung ab, der vor erzwungener Selbstbeschuldigung schützt.

An informal expression meaning to refuse to answer a question, especially to avoid self-incrimination, derived from the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which protects against compelled self-incrimination.

  1. Refuse to testifyC1formalamerican

    To exercise the right to remain silent in order to avoid self-incrimination, based on the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

    deDie Aussage verweigern

    • When asked about the missing money, he decided to take the fifth.
    • The witness took the fifth during the trial.
    • She took the fifth rather than answer the prosecutor's question.
  2. Avoid answering a questionB2informalamerican

    To refuse to answer a question, often in a non-legal context, to avoid giving an incriminating or embarrassing response.

    deDie Antwort verweigern

    • When his girlfriend asked where he had been, he just took the fifth.
    • I'll take the fifth on that question if you don't mind.
    • He took the fifth when asked about his plans for the weekend.