log insign upplausible cause
noun
- a reason or explanation that is credible, reasonable, or believable, often used in contexts where multiple explanations may exist and one is more likely or acceptable than others.
The detective presented a plausible cause for the suspect's whereabouts during the time of the crime, making it difficult to argue against his alibi.
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