ultra vires
adverb or adjective
ul·tra vi·res
| \ ˌəl-trə-ˈvī-(ˌ)rēz
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Definition of ultra vires
: beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority
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ultra vires
adverb or adjective
ul·tra vi·res
| \ ˈəl-trə-ˈvī-ˌrēz, ˈu̇l-trä-ˈvē-ˌrās
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Legal Definition of ultra vires
: beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority (as of a corporation)
the agency acted ultra vires the agreement was ultra vires
— compare intra vires
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