Definition of Alibi
Alibi
Al·i·bi
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A false or pretended reason or excuse to avoid blame or responsibility.
e.g. The suspect provided a weak alibi for his whereabouts during the crime.
(verb)
to offer an excuse or defense for someone by providing details about their whereabouts at the time of an alleged act;
e.g. Harvey agreed to alibi for Mike.
(noun)
something or someone that serves as an alibi;
e.g. Mike's alibi was his girlfriend, Rachel.
(noun)
an excuse that someone makes up to avert blame or punishment;
e.g. Louis made up an alibi for why he missed the meeting this morning.
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