Fifth Amendment — definition

1. Fifth Amendment (Noun)

1 definition

Fifth Amendment (Noun) — (law) an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use.

1 type of
amendment
1 part of
Bill of Rights