A. cause
B. plea
C. factor
D. reason
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Cause : a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
Cause : a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
Plea : a claim that a circumstance means that one should not be blamed for or should not be forced to do something.
Factor : a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Reason : a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
Alibi : an excuse or pretext.
Synonym of Alibi is Plea