The term 'DEFENDANT's Out' is a legal term used in criminal proceedings. It refers to the moment when the DEFENDANT has been acquitted of all charges and is free to leave the courtroom. The crossword solution for this term is 'ALIBI', which is a defense used in criminal proceedings to prove that the accused was somewhere else at the time of the crime. An ALIBI is typically provided by witnesses or other evidence that can prove the accused was not present at the scene of the crime.