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Alibi

Definition: A claim or piece of evidence used to prove that a person was elsewhere during the commission of a crime.

Senses

Noun - Legal Sense:

Definition: A defense plea in which a person accused of a crime provides evidence that they were not present at the scene of the crime.

Example Sentence: The defendant's alibi was backed by several witnesses who confirmed his presence at the party.

Noun - General Sense:

Definition: An excuse or justification to explain one's absence or actions.

Example Sentence: He used his busy work schedule as an alibi to avoid attending the family gathering.

Verb:

Definition: To provide an alibi or establish evidence of being elsewhere during a crime.

Example Sentence: The suspect alibied herself by presenting a receipt showing she was at a different store at the time of the incident.

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