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