deniability

American  

[dih-nahy-uh-bil-uh-tee] / dɪˌnaɪ əˈbɪl ə ti /

noun

1. the ability to deny something, as knowledge of or connection with an illegal activity.

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Etymology

Origin of deniability

First recorded in 1970–75; deniable + -ity

Example Sentences

After a story published in a Hollywood trade, Cipriani wrote to Shell on WhatsApp, “I’m the one that put the article out for you!!!” and “I didn’t want to tell you till it hit so you have plausible deniability.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Plausible deniability is only plausible until it isn't," he posted on X.

From BBC

“I don’t care about plausible deniability. We’re married, so it’s not like I’m testifying.”

From Literature

And plausible deniability doesn’t sound so good, either.

From Literature

Separately, the emails your brother and/or her lawyer sent you could give them plausible deniability.

From MarketWatch