Accused's line a judge might not believe Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 16, 2018 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 16, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 16, 2018 · 5-Down · 5 letters
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(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
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