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color of law vs gloss

gloss vs color of law

color of law and gloss both are nouns.

color of law is not a verb while gloss is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
color of law Yes No No No
gloss Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gloss is a hypernym of color of law; that is, gloss is a word with a broader meaning than color of law:
  • color of law: a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
  • gloss: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Other hypernyms of color of law include color, colour, semblance.
color of law (noun) gloss (noun)
a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law the property of being smooth and shiny
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
color of law (verb) gloss (verb)
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Difference between color of law and gloss

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