Alibi: meaning, definitions and examples
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alibi
[ หรฆlษชหbaษช ]
legal defense
An alibi is a defense used in a court of law whereby a defendant proves they were elsewhere when a crime was committed, thus asserting their innocence. It is often supported by evidence such as witness statements or surveillance footage.
Synonyms
excuse, explanation, justification
Examples of usage
- She had a solid alibi for the night of the robbery.
- His alibi was confirmed by multiple witnesses.
- The suspect's alibi fell apart under scrutiny.
everyday usage
Alibi can also refer to an excuse or justification for a person's actions or behavior, often used informally. This broader usage doesn't necessarily pertain to legal contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He always has an alibi ready for being late.
- Her alibi about missing the meeting was flimsy.
- They came up with an alibi for why they didn't attend the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "alibi" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รกlibi
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเคฟเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Alibi
๐ฎ๐ฉ alibi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปัะฑั
๐ต๐ฑ alibi
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใชใใค
๐ซ๐ท alibi
๐ช๐ธ alibi
๐น๐ท alibi
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆฌ๋ฐ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฌุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ alibi
๐ธ๐ฐ alibi
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅจๅบ่ฏๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ alibi
๐ฎ๐ธ alibi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะธะฑะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alibi
๐ฒ๐ฝ alibi
Etymology
The word 'alibi' comes from the Latin term 'alibi', meaning 'elsewhere'. It originated in the legal context, initially used to describe evidence that a person was not at the scene of a crime. The term has been adopted into common usage to refer to any excuse or justification for an action or behavior. Alibi has been widely used in both legal and informal contexts since the 17th century, and its prevalence has continued to evolve with the advent of media, where it frequently appears in crime dramas and legal discussions.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,152, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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