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deniable, a.|dɪˈnaɪəb(ə)l|
[f. deny v. + -able.]
That can be denied.
1548Gest Pr. Masse 98 This is denyable. 1672Penn Spirit Truth Vind. 27 The first Proposition is purely Scriptural, and therefore the consequent not deniable. 1760Law Spirit of Prayer ii. 49 A maxim that is not deniable. 1865E. Lucas in Manning Ess. Relig. & Lit. 354 It is not deniable that even the inferior officers in an army..have certain rights.
▸ deniability n. the possibility of denying a fact, esp. a discreditable action (cf. plausible deniability n. at plausible adj. and n. Special uses 2).
1804S. T. Coleridge Let. 17 Feb. (1956) II. 1066 Beyond all *deniability I am a coward in giving pain. 1963Cablegram from White House to Ambassador Lodge 6 Oct. in N.Y. Times (1971) 1 July 11/2 You should also consider with Acting Station Chief whether it would be desirable to preserve security and deniability in this. 2002Economist 6 July 65/1 Why are so many CFOs in trouble? ‘Unlike everyone else in the organisation, they don't have deniability.’ |