Definition of Alibi
Alibi
al·i·bi
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the claim that a person was absent from the scene and occupied at the time when a crime was committed, thus presumably absolving them of suspicion; an excuse or piece of evidence suggesting that a person was elsewhere when an act, typically criminal, allegedly took place;
e.g. He had an alibi for that afternoon, so he was most likely not involved in the robbery.
(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.
Similar Words
Related Words
Comments
