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self-in·crim·i·na·tion

(sĕlf′ĭn-krĭm′ə-nā′shən)

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

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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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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