deniable

UK
/dɪˈnaɪəbl/
US
/dɪˈnaɪəbl/

Translations

deniableadjective
more deniable
Comp.
most deniable
Super.
UK
/dɪˈnaɪəbl/
US
/dɪˈnaɪəbl/
The claim was deniable because there was no direct proof.
L'affirmation était niable, car il n'y avait aucune preuve directe.
Additional translations
démentableSurtout dans le sens de « plausible denial », pour une implication qu'on peut raisonnablement nier.

Definitions

deniableadjective
Capable of being denied or contradicted.
The evidence was weak and deniable, allowing the suspect to maintain his innocence.
Such that responsibility or involvement can credibly be denied; allowing for plausible denial.
The mission had to be deniable so that the government could avoid public blame.