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Alibi
01
proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it
Examples
The suspect 's alibi placed him at a restaurant with friends at the time of the crime.
The defense attorney presented several witnesses to support the defendant 's alibi.
02
an explanation or excuse offered to justify or defend an offensive action, failure, or mistake
Examples
He used traffic as an alibi for being late.
Forgetfulness was her alibi for missing the appointment.
to alibi
01
to clear someone from suspicion of a crime by providing an alibi
Examples
The witnesses helped to alibi the defendant.
He was alibied by evidence showing he was elsewhere.
