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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 | ||||||||
| 42% | 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). | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Legal term for an excuse or plea for absence from court | ||||||
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Excuse In Court Crossword Clue
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ALIBI which was last seen in the Telegraph Mini crossword.
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ALIBI
Updated: November 22, 2024
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| Telegraph Mini23 Nov 2024 | Across 5 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic26 Sep 2024 | Down 4 | |
| New York Times Mini27 Mar 2016 | Across 6 | |
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7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
