Question 176
HardOriginal questionChoose the one word for: proof that a person was elsewhere when a crime took place.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
An alibi is proof that you were somewhere else at the time.
Worth noting
Excuse and evidence are close but general; only alibi means proof of being elsewhere.
- Concept
- One word for a phrase: "alibi"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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