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Definition of Fifth Amendment
1. Noun. An amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons 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.
Generic synonyms: Amendment
Group relationships: Bill Of Rights
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Group relationships: Bill Of Rights
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Definition of Fifth Amendment
1. Noun. The fifth amendment to the US constitution. ¹
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