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intra vires

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in·​tra vi·​res | \ ˈin-trə-ˈvī-rēz, -ˈvē-rās \

Legal Definition of intra vires

: within the powers a corporate director acting intra vires — compare ultra vires

History and Etymology for intra vires

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“Intra vires.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/intra%20vires. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.

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