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gloss vs colour of law

colour of law vs gloss

gloss and colour of law both are nouns.

gloss is a verb but colour of law is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloss Yes No Yes No
colour of law Yes No No No
As nouns, colour of law is a hyponym of gloss; that is, colour of law is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gloss:
  • gloss: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
  • colour of law: a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
gloss (noun) colour of law (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
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
gloss (verb) colour of law (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 gloss and colour of law

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