self-incrimination

Definition of "self-incrimination"
  1. The act of providing evidence or making statements that could lead to one's own prosecution for a crime
How to use "self-incrimination" in a sentence
  1. She invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination during her testimony.
  2. The suspect was advised of his right against self-incrimination before the interrogation.
  3. He declined to answer the question to avoid possible self-incrimination.

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