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Color Of Law.
Color Of Law - as a noun
A mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
Example: "The plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights"
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colour of lawExample Sentences
"Police officers abusing their power and using excessive force is a clear violation of the color of law."
"The color of law refers to the misuse of power by a public official, usually to infringe upon the rights of individuals."
"The civil rights movement shed light on many cases of the color of law in the United States."
"The color of law is often used to describe incidents of police brutality and racial profiling."
"Lawsuits against officials who engage in the color of law are becoming more frequent."
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