The crossword solution for the term AILIBI (EXCUSE) is IKES, which is an acronym for 'I Know EXCUSE Syndrome'. This term was coined by Dr. Robert Cialdini in his book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion to describe the tendency of people to make excuses for their own behavior or the behavior of others. It is a form of self-justification and rationalization that allows people to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.