alibi

[ˈælɪbaɪ]

alibi Definition

a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.

Using alibi: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alibi" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He had a solid alibi for the night of the murder.

  • Example

    The suspect's alibi fell apart under questioning.

  • Example

    She provided an alibi for her friend who was accused of theft.

alibi Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with alibi

  • to have evidence or a witness that proves one was not present at the scene of a crime

    Example

    He was able to prove he had an alibi and was not involved in the robbery.

  • to provide evidence that proves someone's alibi is false

    Example

    The prosecution was able to break the defendant's alibi and prove he was at the scene of the crime.

  • to raise questions about the validity of someone's alibi

    Example

    The witness's testimony cast doubt on the defendant's alibi.

Origins of alibi

from Latin 'alibi', meaning 'elsewhere'

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Summary: alibi in Brief

'Alibi' [ˈælɪbaɪ] refers to a claim or evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'He had a solid alibi for the night of the murder.' 'Alibi' can be used in phrases like 'have an alibi,' meaning to have evidence or a witness that proves one was not present at the scene of a crime, and 'break an alibi,' meaning to provide evidence that proves someone's alibi is false.