Alibi — meaning in English

English meaning

• alibi noun A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.

Senses

Alibi is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• alibi (sometimes, proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.

alibi — full definition

1. noun A claim or proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
2. noun (informal) Any excuse offered to avoid blame.

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