2007-02-14 11:25:25 · 10 answers · asked by King Blood (Sin Circle Records) 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means that you can choose not to answer any question which might incriminate yourself, especially if you have no lawyer present. People, use it jokingly sometimes, when they don't want to answer a personal/intimate question.
2007-02-14 11:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The fifth amendment of the US constitution grants a person the right to refuse to answer self incriminating questions. So when someone "pleads the fifth", they are choosing not to answer because the answer could get them into trouble.
A fifth is also a measure of alcohol.
2007-02-14 19:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
plead the 5th
To remain silent in order to not incriminate yourself. "Fifth" refers to the fifth amendment which gives defendants the right to not incriminate themselves in court.
2007-02-14 19:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by JustJen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the fifth amendment allows you not to answer the questions in a court of law...you let the accusers make their steps into convicting you rather than you helping them with your answers
2007-02-14 19:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by primmoammore 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you plead the fifth you are refusing to testify because your testimony may incriminate yourself.the fifth amendment to the constitution protects you from this.
2007-02-14 19:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by dixie58 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means: I'll take 1/5
2007-02-14 19:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the fifth amendment; means the right to remain silent. it' your right as an american citizen.
2007-02-14 19:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by kevin f 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well when youre at the liquor store and they want to know how buzzed you want to get....and you know a pint wont do it..you tell the guy...no....ill take the fifth instead.
2007-02-14 19:34:40 · answer #8 · answered by italianone70 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One of Bethoven's Symphony's?
2007-02-14 19:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by John W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THE 5TH IS PART OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS
IT MEANS THAT YOU AHVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT IF THE TRUTH MAY INCRIMINATE YOU(MAKE YOU LOOK GUILTY)
2007-02-14 19:37:48 · answer #10 · answered by science major 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋