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Colour of law

Colour of law Meaning & Definition
Colour of law Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Colour of law?

[n] 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 | Synonyms for Colour of law: color of law

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See Also | color | colour | semblance

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