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Meaning of color of law | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A mere semblance of legal right; a means to do something with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law.

US, uncountable

Examples

“The plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

color of office color of someone's money color of title color photography color pop color revolution