English Dictionary

plausible deniability

noun

(politics, business, military, espionage) The organization of clandestine activity in such a way that knowledge of its existence may be denied by those in authority.

The government officials used plausible deniability to distance themselves from the controversial decision.

意味（1）

(politics, business, military, espionage) The organization of clandestine activity in such a way that knowledge of its existence may be denied by those in authority.

Lieut. Col. Oliver L. North may have added a memorable phrase to the lexicon of political obfuscation at the Iran-contra hearings when he referred to his concern for plausible deniability as he carried out his covert activities.