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has gloss | (noun) 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" colour of law, color of law |
lexicalization | eng: color of law |
lexicalization | eng: colour of law |
subclass of | (noun) an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color" colour, color, semblance, gloss |
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