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Deniable

usgb/dɪˈnaɪəbl/Volume
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Plausible Denial

Used when someone could reasonably argue something isn't true or didn't happen.

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His presence at the scene was deniable since no reliable witnesses could identify him.
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Ambiguous Situations

Best used where facts are not clear-cut, allowing for different interpretations.

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Her involvement in the scandal was deniable due to the lack of concrete evidence.
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Avoiding Certainty

Indicates that something isn't confirmed and leaves room for doubt.

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The cause of the fire was deniable, as the investigation was still ongoing.
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