repudiation

Definition

The ability to prove that a specific individual or entity performed a particular action, ensuring they cannot later deny their involvement.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'repudiare', meaning to cast off or divorce. In legal and technical contexts, it evolved to refer to the rejection of a contract or the denial of the validity of an act.

In the news

In the article, the author explains that multiple agents sharing a single service account destroys non-repudiation, making it impossible to investigate which specific agent took a certain action.

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