Suspect's excuse Crossword Clue

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Suspect's excuse 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

SUSPECT (verb)
1. imagine to be the case or true or probable
2. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
SUSPECT (noun)
1. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
2. someone who is under suspicion
SUSPECT (adjective)
1. not as expected
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

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