Definition of "colorable" [col•or•a•ble]

• Meant to deceive; not genuine. (adjective)
• Seemingly true or genuine; plausible. See Synonyms at plausible. (adjective)

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• "Their positions on these points were at least colorable from a legal perspective."
• "Legality is merely a "colorable" contract that those you have duped have, unknowingly, agreed to."
• "It is arguable that the opposite is more "colorable" given recent history."