Word of the day: ALIBI

Pronunciation : al·i·bi UK /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/ US /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/

Meaning

An alibi is a legal defence in which an accused person claims, and provides evidence, that they were somewhere else when the alleged crime took place.

Origin and History

The word comes directly from the Latin alibī, meaning "elsewhere". It is also linked to alius ("other") and ubi ("where").

Legal meaning : In a legal context, an alibi is evidence or a claim that a defendant was not at the scene of the crime because they were somewhere else at the time.

Common usage : In everyday language, it is used more broadly to mean an excuse or an explanation for not being able to do something or for avoiding blame.

The legal use of the term began in the late 18th century, when courts started recogni

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