Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
(the) Fifth Amendment — the Fifth Amendment UK US the part of the US constitution that says that anyone accused of a crime does not have to give information in court if it proves that they are guilty http://www.macmillandictionary.com/med2cd/weblinks/fifth amendment the … Useful english dictionary
Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland — The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland removed from the constitution a controversial reference to the special position of the Roman Catholic Church as well as recognition of certain other named religious denominations. It was effected … Wikipedia
Fifth Amendment capitalist — (fifth uh.MEND.munt KAP.uh.tuh.list) n. An American executive who invokes the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to avoid giving testimony regarding possible wrongdoing at his or her company. Example Citation: We haven t reached the stage… … New words
Fifth Amendment — may refer to: * Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights * Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland, a referendum related to the Catholic Church and other religious denominations * Australian referendum … Wikipedia
Fifth Amendment — I (double jeopardy) noun protection against being tried twice for the same offense, protection against multiple punishment, protection against multiple punishment for the same offense II (self incrimination) noun protection against exposing ones… … Law dictionary
Fifth Amendment — Fifth A|mend|ment, the 1.) a part of the Constitution of the United States which says that you do not have to give information in a court of law which could be used against you, and that you cannot be put in prison or have your property taken… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Fifth Amendment — ☆ Fifth Amendment n. an amendment to the U.S. Constitution mainly guaranteeing certain protections in criminal cases, specif. the clause protecting persons from being compelled to testify against themselves … English World dictionary
Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution — The Twenty fifth Amendment (Amendment XXV) to the United States Constitution partially replaced the ambiguous wording of Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 of the Constitution, which deals with succession to the Presidency, and establishes… … Wikipedia
Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · … Wikipedia
Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of South Africa — Constitution Fifth Amendment Act of 1999 Act to amend the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, so as to allow a proclamation calling and setting dates for an election of the National Assembly to be issued either before or after the … Wikipedia
