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Noun
1. right to keep silent; right to silence; right to remain silent
Wikipedia definition
2. Right to silenceThe right to remain silent is a legal right recognized, explicitly or by convention, in many of the world's legal systems. The right covers a number of issues centered around the right of the accused or the defendant to refuse to comment or provide an answer when questioned, either prior to or during legal proceedings in a court of law. This can be the right to avoid self-incrimination or the right to remain silent when questioned.
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Other forms
黙否権 【もくひけん】
Notes
黙否権: Irregular kanji usage.

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