Alibi
noun
Proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime was happening, so they could not have done it.
He provided an alibi that he was at a friend's house at the time of the robbery.
Often appears as...
- provide an alibi
- confirm an alibi
noun
An excuse that you use to explain why you were not somewhere or why you did not do something.
His wife was his alibi; she said they were together the whole night.
Often appears as...
- have an alibi
- make up an alibi
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime was happening, so they could not have done it.
He provided an alibi that he was at a friend's house at the time of the robbery.
Often appears as...
- provide an alibi
- confirm an alibi
noun
An excuse that you use to explain why you were not somewhere or why you did not do something.
His wife was his alibi; she said they were together the whole night.
Often appears as...
- have an alibi
- make up an alibi
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Primarily Legal
The term 'alibi' is primarily used in legal contexts to refer to evidence for innocence.
The defendant's alibi was supported by video footage.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Presence
'Alibi' doesn't just mean you were elsewhere; it must prove you couldn't commit the crime.
She had an alibi showing she was abroad during the heist.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always True
An alibi can be false; questioning its validity is common in legal disputes.
His alibi was scrutinized to confirm if it was fabricated.
Pro Tip 1/3Primarily Legal
The term 'alibi' is primarily used in legal contexts to refer to evidence for innocence.
The defendant's alibi was supported by video footage.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Presence
'Alibi' doesn't just mean you were elsewhere; it must prove you couldn't commit the crime.
She had an alibi showing she was abroad during the heist.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always True
An alibi can be false; questioning its validity is common in legal disputes.
His alibi was scrutinized to confirm if it was fabricated.
Pro Tip 1/3Primarily Legal
The term 'alibi' is primarily used in legal contexts to refer to evidence for innocence.
The defendant's alibi was supported by video footage.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Presence
'Alibi' doesn't just mean you were elsewhere; it must prove you couldn't commit the crime.
She had an alibi showing she was abroad during the heist.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always True
An alibi can be false; questioning its validity is common in legal disputes.
His alibi was scrutinized to confirm if it was fabricated.
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Video examples
Samantha Power: Shaking...
Now, other countries have their own reasons for not wanting to get involved. Let me be clear. They're in some ways using the Bush administration as an alibi. But it is essential for us to be a leader in this sphere, of course to restore our standing and our leadership in the world. The recovery's going to take some time.
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Why eyewitnesses get it...
shooters vehicle and mr. Curry's alibi which of those parents here in the room might not lie concerning the whereabouts
Video examples
Samantha Power: Shaking...
Now, other countries have their own reasons for not wanting to get involved. Let me be clear. They're in some ways using the Bush administration as an alibi. But it is essential for us to be a leader in this sphere, of course to restore our standing and our leadership in the world. The recovery's going to take some time.
Video examples
Why eyewitnesses get it...
shooters vehicle and mr. Curry's alibi which of those parents here in the room might not lie concerning the whereabouts
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Quote examples
Bee Wilson
British Journalist
In the right circumstances, I'm a big fan of eating alone. Often, on a Sunday evening, I go to a yoga class whose charm is largely that it gives me an alibi to avoid cooking family supper for once. I return to have boiled eggs and soldiers in silence with a book. Bliss.
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Jesse White
I'm a disciplinarian. And I've always been disciplined. I like to be on time. If I have a job to do, I'm going to see it from its beginning to its conclusion. No excuses, no alibis. That's how I run my life. It's called self-tough love.
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Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
The men who miss success have two general alibis: 'I'm not a genius' is one; the other, 'There aren't the opportunities today there used to be.' Neither excuse holds. The first is beside the point; the second is altogether wrong.
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Peter Handke
Austrian Novelist
Morality is the least of my concerns. To me, morality in a society that - however moral its pose - is hierarchically organized is simply a lie, an alibi for the inequalities that exist in society.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
It is necessary to fall in love... if only to provide an alibi for all the random despair you are going to feel anyway.
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Emo Philips
American Comedian
People always ask me, 'Where were you when Kennedy was shot?' Well, I don't have an alibi.
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Will Rogers
American Actor
All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance.
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Ciro Immobile
Italian Athlete
Players often look for alibis - it's easy to give the blame to others.
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Andre Aciman
American Writer
Some people have an identity. I have an alibi. I have a shadow self.
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Jerry Orbach
American Actor
Home Alone' was a movie, not an alibi.
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Bee Wilson
British Journalist
In the right circumstances, I'm a big fan of eating alone. Often, on a Sunday evening, I go to a yoga class whose charm is largely that it gives me an alibi to avoid cooking family supper for once. I return to have boiled eggs and soldiers in silence with a book. Bliss.
Quote examples
Jesse White
I'm a disciplinarian. And I've always been disciplined. I like to be on time. If I have a job to do, I'm going to see it from its beginning to its conclusion. No excuses, no alibis. That's how I run my life. It's called self-tough love.
Quote examples
Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
The men who miss success have two general alibis: 'I'm not a genius' is one; the other, 'There aren't the opportunities today there used to be.' Neither excuse holds. The first is beside the point; the second is altogether wrong.
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Peter Handke
Austrian Novelist
Morality is the least of my concerns. To me, morality in a society that - however moral its pose - is hierarchically organized is simply a lie, an alibi for the inequalities that exist in society.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
It is necessary to fall in love... if only to provide an alibi for all the random despair you are going to feel anyway.
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Emo Philips
American Comedian
People always ask me, 'Where were you when Kennedy was shot?' Well, I don't have an alibi.
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Will Rogers
American Actor
All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance.
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Ciro Immobile
Italian Athlete
Players often look for alibis - it's easy to give the blame to others.
Quote examples
Andre Aciman
American Writer
Some people have an identity. I have an alibi. I have a shadow self.
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Jerry Orbach
American Actor
Home Alone' was a movie, not an alibi.
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