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color of law in Malay

kuasa perundangan

color of law in Malay: kuasa perundangan. In English, color of law means a mere semblance of legal right; a means to do something with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law.

Malay words for color of law

mere semblance of legal right
kuasa perundangan

English meaning of color of law

  1. noun A mere semblance of legal right; a means to do something with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law.

Full definition of color of law

color of law in a sentence

  • The plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights.

Questions about color of law in Malay

What is the meaning of color of law in Malay?
Color of law in Malay is kuasa perundangan.
Apakah maksud color of law dalam bahasa Melayu?
Color of law: kuasa perundangan.
What does color of law mean in English?
Color of law means a mere semblance of legal right; a means to do something with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law.

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