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ultra vires

[ uhl-truh vahy-reez ]

adverb

, Law.
  1. beyond the legal power or authority of a corporation, corporate officer, etc. ( intra vires ).

ultra vires

/ ˈvaɪriːz /

adverb

  1. predicative law beyond the legal power or authority of a person, corporation, agent, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultra vires1

First recorded in 1785–95; Latin: literally, beyond strength

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultra vires1

Latin, literally: beyond strength

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