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right to silence

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A legal principle guaranteeing any individual the right to refuse to answer questions from law enforcement officers or court officials.

Equivalents

Nederlandszwijgrecht

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

right to try right to vote right to work right total right trapezoid right triangle

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