colorable


col·or·able

adj
\ˈkə-lə-rə-bəl, -lər-ə-, ˈkəl-rə-\

Definition of COLORABLE

1
: seemingly valid or genuine <a colorable claim in law>
2
: intended to deceive : counterfeit <colorable and false pretenses>
col·or·ably \-blē\ adverb

First Known Use of COLORABLE

14th century

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