The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.
To provide an alibi for.
To provide an excuse for.
Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.
An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.