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Self-Incrimination
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self-incrimination n
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: incrimination of and by oneself esp. through testimony see also privilege against self-incrimination at privilege
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.