TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

deniability

dee-NYE-uh-BIL-uh-tee

Definition

The ability to plausibly disclaim responsibility for or knowledge of an act, often maintained by ensuring there is no direct evidence linking an actor to the event.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'deny,' which traces back through Old French to the Latin 'denegare,' meaning to refuse or say 'no.' The suffix '-ability' indicates the capacity to perform or be subject to the action.

In the news

The article describes China's use of private contractors for cyber-espionage as a strategy to maintain plausible deniability, allowing the state to distance itself from the hackers' actions.

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