colorable

adjective col·or·able \ˈkə-lə-rə-bəl, -lər-ə-, ˈkəl-rə-\

Definition of COLORABLE

: seemingly valid or genuine <a colorable claim in law>

: intended to deceive : counterfeit <colorable and false pretenses>

— col·or·ably \-blē\ adverb

14th century

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