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Alibi

Definition

(legal) Evidence that proves a person was somewhere else when a crime was committed and therefore could not have been involved; (informal) an excuse or justification for a mistake or failure.

Example Sentences

1The suspect provided a credible alibi, supported by several independent witnesses, and was subsequently released.
2Can you produce a verifiable alibi for the hours between ten and midnight on the evening in question?
3His claim of a business meeting was not a genuine alibi, as no colleagues could confirm his presence.
4Do not rely on a flimsy alibi if you intend to contest the allegations in a formal hearing.
5There is a troubling tendency in corporate culture to treat vague technicalities as an alibi for poor decision-making.

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