alibi

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/ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed“to prove an alibi”

verb

To provide an alibi for.
To provide an excuse for.

Related words

Synonyms

excuse self-justification justification apology token pretext pretence out guise cover plea alford plea affirmative defense guilty se defendendo counterplea

Associated

poirot tiki ike corroborated whereabouts suspect murder lied robbery murderer witness realises

Rhymes

wry exemplify rectify high lie apply fortify awry mollify amplify

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