criminate

Example Sentences

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Even in England a man is not asked to criminate himself.

From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Lever, Charles James

He may not be asked questions tending to criminate his wife.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

Does not the law of England expressly declare that no man need criminate himself?

From A Day's Ride A Life's Romance by Lever, Charles James

Remember, the prisoner is not obliged to criminate himself, the burden of proof lies with Snooks, and she will find it a pretty heavy burden.”

From Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)

Nay, prisoner, you are not called on to say what may criminate you.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James