color of law

English - English

Definition of color of law in English English dictionary

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

Hyphenation

col·or of law

Turkish pronunciation

kôlır ıv lô

Pronunciation

/ˈkôlər əv ˈlô/ /ˈkɔːlɜr əv ˈlɔː/