self-incrimination

[US]/[ˈselfˌɪŋkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən]/
[UK]/[ˈselfˌɪŋkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən]/

Translation

n.The act of admitting one's own guilt or involvement in a crime.; Evidence derived from a person's own admissions that tends to show their guilt.; The process of providing information that leads to one's own conviction.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

avoid self-incrimination

risk of self-incrimination

pleading self-incrimination

protection from self-incrimination

claim self-incrimination

right against self-incrimination

potential self-incrimination

invoking self-incrimination

fear of self-incrimination

evidence of self-incrimination

Example Sentences

the suspect's statement contained a clear risk of self-incrimination.

the lawyer advised their client against any further statements to avoid self-incrimination.

the fifth amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination.

he carefully worded his testimony to avoid any possibility of self-incrimination.

the police questioned him extensively, but he invoked his right against self-incrimination.

the judge ruled that the question could not be asked due to potential self-incrimination.

the witness feared that answering the question would lead to self-incrimination.

he admitted to the crime after hours of questioning, effectively ending any chance of self-incrimination.

the plea bargain was offered to avoid the risk of self-incrimination during the trial.

the defendant's ambiguous statements raised concerns about potential self-incrimination.

she sought legal counsel to understand her rights regarding self-incrimination.

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