Phrase guide

right to silence

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: criminology, human-sciences, law, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: right to remain silent

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 沉默權 /沉默权 (chénmòquán) — legal principle
  • Dutch: zwijgrecht — legal principle
  • Finnish: oikeus vaieta — legal principle
  • Polish: prawo do zachowania milczenia — legal principle