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COLOUR OF LAW

\kˈʌləɹ ɒv lˈɔː], \kˈʌləɹ ɒv lˈɔː], \k_ˈʌ_l_ə_ɹ ɒ_v l_ˈɔː]\

Definitions of COLOUR OF LAW

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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"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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