die Zeugnisverweigerung
Translation
refusal to testify, right to remain silent
Examples
Der Zeuge hat ein Recht auf Zeugnisverweigerung.
The witness has a right to refuse to testify.
Grammar Patterns
to have the right to refuse to testify. The defendant has the right to refuse to testify.
Similar Words
Aussageverweigerung
Etymology
Composed of 'Zeugnis' (testimony) and 'Verweigerung' (refusal).
Memory Tips
Think of a witness ('Zeuge') in court 'refusing' ('verweigern') to give 'testimony' ('Zeugnis'). It's a legal term.