\Col"or*a*ble\, a.
Specious; plausible; having an appearance of right or
justice. ``Colorable pretense for infidelity.'' --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.