Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From the 18th century, from Latin alibī (“elsewhere, at another place”, adverb). Probably after French alibi, which has this use since the late 14th century.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 35 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-03IABCHLN
- 2026-07-04BAEHILT
- 2026-04-14BALECIY
- 2026-03-29BANICLO
- 2026-03-09BADILUY
- 2026-02-01BANIGLO
- 2025-12-29BNALGDI
- 2025-12-14BVANIEL
- 2025-11-26IALEBFX
- 2025-10-23ABCFILK
- 2025-10-12BACEILT
- 2025-10-06LABGINZ
+23 earlier appearances in the archive.