fifth crusade
- n a Crusade under papal control from 1218 to 1221 that achieved military victories but failed when dissension arose over accepting the terms they had been offered
fifo
- n inventory accounting in which the oldest items (those first acquired) are assumed to be the first sold
fifth amendment
- n an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use
fifth avenue
- n an avenue in Manhattan that separates the east side of Manhattan from the west side
fifth column
- n a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst
fifth columnist
- n a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader
fifth cranial nerve
- n the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication
fighter aircraft
- n a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air
fifth lateran council
- n the council in 1512-1517 that published disciplinary decrees and planned (but did not carry out) a crusade against Turkey