alibi

• Substantiv, das die Behauptung oder den Beweis bezeichnet, dass sich eine Person woanders befand, als eine Handlung – meist eine Straftat – stattgefunden haben soll. Es kann auch eine Ausrede oder Rechtfertigung meinen.

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

1. Legal defenseB2formallegal

   A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an alleged act took place, typically used in criminal proceedings.

   Alibi

   • The suspect had a solid alibi for the night of the robbery.
   • His alibi was confirmed by three witnesses.
   • The lawyer presented a convincing alibi to the jury.

   Synonymedefenseexcuseexplanationjustification

2. Excuse or justificationB1informal

   An excuse or explanation used to avoid blame or justify a failure or mistake.

   Ausrede

   • She used a headache as an alibi for not attending the meeting.
   • He always has an alibi for being late to work.
   • Don't make up an alibi; just tell the truth.

   Synonymedefenseexcuseexplanationjustificationpleapretextrationalization

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem ein Alibi zu geben oder sich selbst durch ein Alibi zu entlasten, meist im juristischen oder formellen Kontext, um zu beweisen, dass jemand zur Tatzeit an einem anderen Ort war.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing an excuse or defense, typically in a legal or formal context, to prove that someone was elsewhere when an event occurred.

1. Provide an alibiB2formallegal

   To offer or establish a claim that one was elsewhere when a crime or event occurred, thereby proving innocence.

   Ein Alibi liefern

   • The suspect tried to alibi himself by claiming he was at a friend's house.
   • She was able to alibi her brother by providing a detailed timeline.
   • The witness alibied the defendant, confirming he was at the party.

   Synonymeclearexcusejustifyvindicate

2. Excuse or justifyB2informal

   To provide a reason or excuse for a failure, mistake, or offensive behavior.

   Rechtfertigen

   • He alibied his lateness by blaming the traffic.
   • She alibied her poor performance with a story about being sick.
   • They tried to alibi the broken promise by saying they forgot.

   Synonymedefendexcuseexplainjustifyrationalizevindicate