noun
- plural of deniability; the quality or state of being able to deny something, especially responsibility for an action or statement
Usage: usually used in the phrase 'plausible deniability'; often used in political or corporate contexts
Examples
- The official's statement was carefully worded to preserve deniabilities.
- The company structured the deal to maintain plausible deniabilities.
- Politicians often build in deniabilities when making controversial decisions.
- The memo was designed with multiple deniabilities in case of investigation.
- Legal advisors recommended establishing deniabilities before the announcement.