alibi in Finnish
alibi in Finnish is alibi, veruke — alibi means a claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
alibi in Finnish
alibi
(legal) 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.
veruke
(sometimes, proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.
What does "alibi" mean?
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noun A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
"His alibi checked out — he was at work during the robbery."
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noun (informal) Any excuse offered to avoid blame.
"Being tired is not a good alibi for missing the deadline."
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alibi in a sentence
- His alibi checked out — he was at work during the robbery.
- The detective quickly punched a hole in the suspect's alibi.
- Being tired is not a good alibi for missing the deadline.
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What is "alibi" in Finnish?
"alibi" in Finnish is alibi, veruke. alibi means: A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
How do you use "alibi" in a sentence?
Example: "His alibi checked out — he was at work during the robbery." In Finnish, "alibi" is alibi, veruke.
Are there other ways to say "alibi" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "alibi": alibi, veruke.
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