silence

silence, n.

1. A restraint from speaking. • In criminal law, silence includes an arrestee’s statements expressing the desire not to speak and requesting an attorney.

2. A failure to reveal something required by law to be revealed. See estoppel by silence under ESTOPPEL. — silent, adj.


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