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Alibi

//ˈæl.ə.baɪ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun

1
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.
"to set up an alibi"
2
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that they could not have committed the crime in question wordnet
3
An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame. proscribed, sometimes
"That day in September, I'm sure you can remember / That's when all the stuff hit the fan (the stuff hit the fan) / You told me a lie, and you didn't have an alibi / But baby, yet I still cared"
4
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. wordnet

Verb

1
To provide an alibi for. transitive
2
exonerate by means of an alibi wordnet
3
To provide an excuse for. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the 18th century, from Latin alibī (“elsewhere, at another place”, adverb). Probably after French alibi, which has this use since the late 14th century.

Etymology 2

From the 18th century, from Latin alibī (“elsewhere, at another place”, adverb). Probably after French alibi, which has this use since the late 14th century.

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