(al-i-bis) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. Claims or pieces of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.

Example Sentence

The suspects provided alibis to prove they were not at the scene of the crime.

More Example Sentences

Her alibis were checked and found to be credible by the investigators.

Synonyms

excuses; justifications; explanations

Antonyms

accusations; charges; indictments

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