What does the term “alibi” mean in Latin?
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Castra
Marcy, The word alibi can not be used in that way.
A lazy student could use an excuse, but not an alibi.
Atul1961
Used to prove someone not guilty
Player #123997389
Back in the 80's, five teens were charged with a violent crime in New York's Central Park. The has the perfect alibi, as they were being arrested for malicious mischief half a mile away at the time the crime was committed. They were tried and convicted of both crimes anyway.
Lionessa
The job of law enforcement is to "break" a suspect's alibi if it cannot be corroborated. The weakest, and least trusted, alibis are provided by mothers and girlfriends, many of whom have no issues with lying to law enforcement to protect their sleazy son, boyfriend, or lover.