de·ni·a·bil·i·ty

[dih-nahy-uh-bil-uh-tee]
noun
the ability to deny something, as knowledge of or connection with an illegal activity.

Origin:
1970–75; deniable + -ity

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They provide plausible deniability to those that do not wish to be convinced.
It is time to end the prevailing practice of earnings claims being made with
  deniability.
They can operate without any explicit authorization by the government, and thus
  allow the government deniability.
The whistle-pig has an option, call it deniability, for his whereabouts.
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