self-incrimination


self–in·crim·i·na·tion

noun \-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən\

Definition of SELF-INCRIMINATION

: incrimination of oneself; specifically : the giving of testimony which will likely subject one to criminal prosecution

First Known Use of SELF-INCRIMINATION

1911

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