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It means you refuse to answer a question, because doing so may incriminate yourself.
The phrase comes from the US Constitution, the 5th amendment guaranteeing a fair trial. It allows a person to not be presumed to be guilty simply by staying silent, so their words cannot be used to incriminate themself.
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How do you use plead in a sentence?
Example sentence - She was pleading with him to not board the ship.
Plead in a sentence?
"My lawyer advised me to plead not guilty." "Mary will plead with her father and hope that he gives her the money."
What are some synonyms of the word plead?
Synonyms are words that are like the original, in this case plead. Some synonyms for the word plead include ask, beseech, implore, petition and appeal.
Implore is to plead as precise is to?
exact
Does plead mean to beg?
yes
When are you not allowed to plead the fifth?
Never. Your right to plead the 5th and remain silent is a constant right which no authority has the right to snuff out.
How do you answer someone when they ask if you are dating someone when you are secretly dating and you don't want anyone to know?
Plead the 5th
What does the term plead to the fifth mean?
You may not be forced to incriminate yourself in a trial. That means that if someone asks you a question the answer of which may incriminate you (regardless of your true guilt) you do not have to answer and they have no right to force the answer out of you. "I plead the 5th." Is the standard answer to such a question.
What part of speech is the word plead?
Plead is a verb.
What is a sentence for the word plead?
Plead is an infinitive verb (and past participle verb). Thus it can be used in the following sentences:I tried to plead with her but she wouldn't listen.I'm going to plead my case to the supreme court.He is the first person to plead guilty to this offence.
Can you give me a sentence with the word plead in it?
He will plead with you until he gets his way.
How do you put the word plead in a sentence?
He pleads for her to stay I plead with him to go
The differences between plea plead?
Plead is the verb, plea is a noun.
How do you use plead in a sentence?
Example sentence - She was pleading with him to not board the ship.
How does amendment 5 important?
The 5th amendment gives people the right not to testify against themselves in court. Ever hear the saying, "I plead the 5th"? Well, if you are on trial for committing a crime, you do not have to say anything in court.
What are the syllables for pleaded?
There are two syllables like so: plead-ed.
Plead in a sentence?
"My lawyer advised me to plead not guilty." "Mary will plead with her father and hope that he gives her the money."
