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Definition 1: an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use - [noun denoting communication]
(fifth amendment is an instance of ...) a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
(... is part of fifth amendment) a statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)