[al.i.bi] n [L, elsewhere, fr. alius] (1743) 1: the plea of having been at the time of the commission of an act elsewhere than at the place of commission; also: the fact or state of having been elsewhere at the time
2: an excuse usu. intended to avert blame or punishment (as for failure or negligence) syn see apology
[2]alibi vb -bied ; -bi.ing vt (1909): to exonerate by an alibi: furnish an excuse for ~ vi: to offer an excuse