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deniability

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de⋅ni⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty

  [di-nahy-uh-bil-uh-tee]
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–noun
the ability to deny something, as knowledge of or connection with an illegal activity.
Origin:
1970–75; deniable + -ity
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de·ni·a·ble   (dĭ-nī'ə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. Possible to contradict or declare untrue: deniable accusations.

  2. Being such that plausible disavowal or disclaimer is possible: "Covert action was deniable; a Pentagon program would not be" (Bob Woodward).

de·ni'a·bil'i·ty n., de·ni'a·bly adv.
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