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ultra vires

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ul⋅tra vi⋅res

[uhl-truh vahy-reez]
–noun Law.
beyond the legal power or authority of a corporation, corporate officer, etc. (opposed to intra vires ).

Origin:
1785–95; < L ultrā vīrēs lit., beyond strength
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Main Entry: ul·tra vi·res
Pronunciation: '&l-tr&-'vI-"rEz, 'ul-trä-'vE-"rAs
Function: adv or adj
Etymology: Latin, beyond the power or means (of)
: beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority (as of a corporation) ultra vires> ultra vires> —compare INTRA VIRES
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