Color of office

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001071",
  "term": "Color of office",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An act performed by a public official that appears to be within their official capacity but is actually an abuse or misuse of their authority. This concept implies that the official is using their position to commit an unlawful act. It is often distinguished from acts done 'by virtue of office,' which are legitimate exercises of power.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/color-of-office/"
}