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color of law meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of color of law at MeaningMonkey.org. color of law meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.COLOR OF LAW noun
Definition of color of law (noun)
- a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
- "the plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights"
- synonyms: colour of law
Source: Princeton University Wordnet