Airtight excuse for a defendant Crossword Clue

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Airtight excuse for a defendant Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
2. (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
(verb)
1. exonerate by means of an alibi

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AIRTIGHT (adjective)
1. having no weak points
2. not allowing air or gas to pass in or out
EXCUSE (noun)
1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
2. a poor example
EXCUSE (verb)
1. excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
2. ask for permission to be released from an engagement

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
BIALI

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