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alibis
1
proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it
- 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.
- The police verified the suspect's alibi through surveillance footage from a nearby gas station.
- Without a credible alibi, the prosecution struggled to prove the suspect's involvement in the robbery.
- Her alibi of attending a family gathering was corroborated by multiple family members.
2
an explanation or excuse offered to justify or defend an offensive action, failure, or mistake
- He used traffic as an alibi for being late.
- Forgetfulness was her alibi for missing the appointment.
- The student offered an alibi for not completing the homework.
- Laziness is no alibi for poor performance.
- He gave a weak alibi to explain his rudeness.
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