Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alibi
noun
/ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/
Definition
A claim or evidence that a person was elsewhere when a crime was committed, used to assert innocence.
Examples
- He provided an alibi for his whereabouts on the night of the robbery.
- The suspect’s alibi was confirmed by multiple witnesses.
Meaning
An alibi is often presented as a defense in legal situations to prove that someone could not have committed a crime.
Synonyms
- excuse
- justification
- defense
- explanation
