Deniable
/ˈdiː.ni.ə.bəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Capable of being denied or disputed, especially in legal claims or allegations.
The defendant presented a deniable explanation for the missing documents.
- (adj.) Relating to communications designed to enable denial of participation or knowledge in legal or intelligence contexts.
The encrypted message was sent over a deniable communication channel to avoid legal liability.
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In legal drafting, use "deniable" to describe facts or claims that can be logically or legally contested; in intelligence law, it also refers to communication methods that allow plausible denial.
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