Right to Remain Silent
/ˈraɪt tu rɪˈmeɪn ˈsaɪlənt/
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- (n.) A constitutional protection allowing individuals to refuse to answer questions or provide information that may incriminate them during legal proceedings.
The defendant exercised the right to remain silent when questioned by the police.
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Commonly invoked during custodial interrogation, this right serves as a safeguard against compelled self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment in U.S. law.
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