intra vires

[in-truh vahy-reez]

in·tra vi·res

[in-truh vahy-reez]
noun Law.
within the legal power or authority of an individual or corporation (opposed to ultra vires).

Origin:
1875–80; < Latin intrā vīrēs within the powers
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Intra vires is always a great word to know.
So is injunction. Does it mean:
a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act
an appellate court intermediate between the trial courts and the court of last resort
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intra vires

adjective
within the legal power or authority or a person or official or body etc [ant: ultra vires
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