单词 | deniability |
释义 | > as lemmasdeˌniaˈbility deˌniaˈbility n. the possibility of denying a fact, esp. a discreditable action (cf. plausible deniability n. at plausible adj. and n. Compounds 2). ΚΠ 1804 S. T. Coleridge Let. 17 Feb. (1956) II. 1066 Beyond all deniability I am a coward in giving pain. 1963 Cablegram from White House to Ambassador Lodge 6 Oct. in N.Y. Times (1971) 1 July 11/2 You should also consider with Acting Station Chief whether it would be desirable to preserve security and deniability in this. 2002 Economist 6 July 65/1 Why are so many CFOs in trouble? ‘Unlike everyone else in the organisation, they don't have deniability.’ < as lemmas |
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