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Term: ex colore
Definition: Ex colore means "by color" or "under the pretense of." It is a Latin phrase used to describe situations where someone is using a false appearance or show to hide their true intentions or to gain protection. It's like wearing a disguise to trick someone into thinking you are someone else.
ex colore
Ex colore means "by color" or "under the pretense of." It is a Latin phrase used to describe a situation where someone is using a false appearance or excuse to hide their true intentions.
These examples show how someone is using a false appearance or excuse to hide their true intentions. In the first example, the person is pretending to be a charity worker to steal money. In the second example, the company is using environmental concerns as a cover-up for their real motive of making more money.