1. the quality or state of being able to deny responsibility for or knowledge of something, especially an action or statement
Usage: often used in the phrase 'plausible deniability'; common in political and legal contexts

Examples

• The official maintained deniability by never explicitly approving the controversial plan.
• The company structured the deal to provide deniability if the scheme was discovered.
• Plausible deniability allowed the government to deny involvement in the covert operation.
• She crafted her statement with careful deniability, avoiding any direct admission.
• The memo was designed to give the executive deniability regarding the decision.
• Without written evidence, the manager had deniability about the verbal instructions.