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color of law  colour of law  color  color of  color of authority
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A mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law WordNet 3.0
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A mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
In United States law, the term color of law denotes the "mere semblance of legal right," the "pretense or appearance of" right; hence, an action done under color of law adjusts the law to the circumstance, yet said apparently legal action contravenes the law. Wikipedia
A legal term meaning "pretense or appearance of" some right Wikipedia Disambiguation
Legal term: mere semblance of a legal right / the pretense or appearance of a right Wikidata
A mere semblance of legal right; a means to do something with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law. Wiktionary
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The plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights. Wiktionary