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noun • (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. verb • exonerate by means of an alibi | ||||
| 43% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||
| 40% | 8 | A legal term meaning to plea a valid excuse for absence or non-appearance in court | ||
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Excuse Plea Of Being Elsewhere
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ALIBI which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ALIBI
Updated: October 13, 2023
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7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |