“I was at the library when it happened,” e.g. Crossword Clue

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“I was at the library when it happened,” e.g. 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 Definition

LIBRARY (noun)
1. a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study
2. (computing) a collection of standard programs and subroutines that are stored and available for immediate use

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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25. Prefix with stellar or state

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Down

1. Scooter-like vehicles

2. Lined up like ducks, say

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