"color of authority" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} color of authority (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, US law) The claimed legitimization of a person's acts by his/her role as an agent of governmental power. Tags: Canada, US, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-color_of_authority-en-noun-4QLAdWeS Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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