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Definition of
take the Fifth
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
take the Fifth
/ˌteɪk ðə ˈfɪfθ/
/ˌteɪk ðə ˈfɪfθ/
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take/plead the fifth
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take/plead the fifth
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takeover
noun
taker
noun
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take to
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