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Alibi
01
alibi
proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it
Exemples
The suspect 's alibi placed him at a restaurant with friends at the time of the crime.
L'alibi du suspect le plaçait dans un restaurant avec des amis au moment du crime.
The defense attorney presented several witnesses to support the defendant 's alibi.
L'avocat de la défense a présenté plusieurs témoins pour soutenir l'alibi du défendeur.
02
alibi, excuse
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
Exemples
He used traffic as an alibi for being late.
Forgetfulness was her alibi for missing the appointment.
to alibi
01
disculper au moyen d'un alibi, blanchir grâce à un alibi
exonerate by means of an alibi
Exemples
The witnesses helped to alibi the defendant.
He was alibied by evidence showing he was elsewhere.
