self-incrimination
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self-in·crim·i·na·tion
(sĕlf′ĭn-krĭm′ə-nā′shən)n.
Incrimination of oneself, especially by one's own testimony in a criminal prosecution.
self′-in·crim′i·nat′ing adj.
self′-in·crim′i·na·to′ry adj.
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self′-incrimina′tion
n.
the act of incriminating oneself or exposing oneself to prosecution, esp. by giving evidence or testimony.
[1920–25]
self′-incrim′inating, adj.
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Noun | 1. | self-incrimination - an accusation that incriminates yourself blame, incrimination, inculpation - an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed; "his incrimination was based on my testimony"; "the police laid the blame on the driver" |
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