"color of office" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} color of office (uncountable)
  1. (US law) The appearance of authority under which a public official acts. Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-color_of_office-en-noun-Ii6kLk~R Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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