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What does "I plead the fifth" mean?

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Hello There!!

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I plead the fifth means that you have the right to stay silent and not provide an answer to a question you're given.

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User Marsmensch
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i plead the fifth is used in courts, that means not to speak. in court cases, if you're asked a question, you can say "i plead the fifth" and you don't have to speak or answer the question.

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