colour of law
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.45 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
n
a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
Example Sentences
- "the plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights"