colorable Meaning, Definition & Usage

Col"or*a*ble adjective

Definitions

1. Specious; plausible; having an appearance of right or justice. "Colorable pretense for infidility." Bp. Stillingfleet. -- Col"or*a*ble*ness, n. -- Col"or*a*bly, adv.

   Colorable and subtle crimes, that seldom are taken within the walk of human justice. Hooker.