ˈkəl(ə)rəbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French colorable, from color + -able
1. : seemingly valid and genuine : having an appearance of truth, right, or justice : plausible
any colorable pretext for refusing — Bertrand Russell
2. : feigned , factitious , counterfeit
colorable and false pretenses
• col·or·a·bly -blē, -bli adverb