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Meaning of COLOUR OF LAW
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Definition:
[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:
color of law
See Also:
color
,
colour
,
semblance
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