kolorum

Etymology
Corruption of, a. The Latin phrase was frequently uttered in rituals during the 1800s by members of the religious order Cofradía de San José, organized by Filipino religious leader Apolinario de la Cruz, also known as. The usage of the phrase by the order was deemed illegal or unofficial to the Catholic Church. Thus, the religious order was considered as a cult and/or a political organization. The use of the term extended to various unrelated organizations established during the American rule that were characterized by Roman Catholic devotion, folk superstition, or hero worship.

Noun

 * 1) colorum
 * 2) any unlicensed or unregistered property or activity

Adjective

 * 1) unlicensed; unregistered; unauthorized; illegal