Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun fifth_amendment

1 sense of fifth amendment

Sense 1
Fifth Amendment -- (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)
       INSTANCE OF=> amendment -- (a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.))