- plural of vis.
vires
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"The process that was adopted in relation to the flag was plainly incorrect, ultra vires and clearly cannot be sustained in law," counsel said.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
More broadly, Kempf said, the bills would pose risks to schools and educators in the form of potential ultra vires claims, which enable citizens to sue public officials who violate state laws.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2023
Having been burned so badly for her participation in post-9/11 interrogations, she is likely to be on her guard against future orders to act ultra vires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2018
The idea here is that if a corporation is behaving in a fashion that is deemed ultra vires, or exceeding its legal authority, the state must investigate.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2017
Sir Henry James appeared to think that they made the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act ultra vires.
From The Framework of Home Rule by Childers, Erskine
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