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colour of law meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of colour of law at MeaningMonkey.org. colour of law meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.COLOUR OF LAW noun
Definition of colour 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: color of law
Source: Princeton University Wordnet