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ultra vires

[ uhl-truh-vahy-reez ]
/ ˌʌl trə ˈvaɪ riz /
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adverb, adjective Law.
beyond the legal power or authority of a corporation, corporate officer, etc. (opposed to intra vires).
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Origin of ultra vires

First recorded in 1785–95; Latin: literally, beyond strength
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British Dictionary definitions for ultra vires

ultra vires
/ (ˈvaɪriːz) /

adverb, adjective
(predicative) law beyond the legal power or authority of a person, corporation, agent, etc

Word Origin for ultra vires

Latin, literally: beyond strength
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