color of office

: the pretense or appearance of official authority in one who is without the authority claimed

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“Color of office.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/color%20of%20office. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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