Plausible deniability is the ability of people, typically senior officials in a formal or informal chain of command, to deny knowledge of or responsibility for any damnable actions committed by members of their organizational hierarchy.

What is the meaning of culpable deniability?

Culpable deniability is an interesting concept that reached its zenith in 2009 at the height of the Iran-Contra affair. This term implies that someone can be held accountable because they stood by and watched while others participated in an illegal or immoral activity.

What is an example of plausible deniability?

The exposure of information to which only a few people are privileged may directly implicate some of the people in the disclosure. An example is if an official is traveling secretly, and only one aide knows the specific travel plans.