To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
法的な場面で自己に不利な供述を避けるために質問への回答を拒むこと。 (hoteki na bamen de jiko ni furi na kyōjutsu o sakeru tame ni shitsumon e no kaitou o kobamu koto)
"When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to plead the fifth."
"財務上の不一致について尋ねられたとき、彼は第5修正を行使することを選んだ。" (zaimujo no fuicchi ni tsuite tazunerareta toki kare wa dai go shusei o koshi suru koto o eranda)
to repair a relationship
not paying attention; lost in thought
the overall perspective or situation
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in l...
to start an event or activity
the official policy or position of a political party