n. & v.
--n.
1. a claim, or the evidence supporting it, that when an alleged act took place one was elsewhere.
2 disp. an excuse of any kind; a pretext or justification.
--v. (alibis, alibied, alibiing) colloq.
1. tr. provide an alibi or offer an excuse for (a person).
2 intr. provide an alibi.
Etymology: L, elsewhere