Deniable
(adjective)
- Capable of being denied or disputed; open to challenge or question.
- Able to be denied or disowned, often used in relation to an action or statement.
Origin:
Late 17th century (in the sense "capable of being denied"): from french déniable or late latin deniabilis, from the verb deniare (see deny).
Examples:
- The accusations were deniable, as there were no witnesses to the event.
- He made deniable statements about his involvement in the crime.
- The company's deniable actions led to legal proceedings.
- The deniable evidence was not enough to prove the defendant guilty.
- His deniable attitude towards responsibility caused mistrust among his colleagues.