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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 | ||||||||
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| 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). | ||||||||
Legal Excuse Crossword Clue
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ALIBI which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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ALIBI
Updated: August 16, 2024
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3 | Legal term for an excuse given to avoid appearing in court | |
4 | Noises off: a legal excuse for not appearing in court
The Guardian Cryptic -
03 Jun 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Jun 2009 |
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31 May 1999 | New York Times / 31 May 1999 |
6 | One in white vestment I excuse
The Guardian Everyman -
22 Nov 2015 | The Guardian Everyman / 22 Nov 2015 |
7 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) |
