intra vires

[ in-truh vahy-reez ]

adverb

, Law.

1. within the legal power or authority of an individual or corporation ( ultra vires ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of intra vires¹

First recorded in 1875–80, intra vires is from Latin intrā vīrēs “within the powers”

Example Sentences

But then it must be remembered that there is the possibility of the exercise of the veto of the Imperial Government in cases where legislation, though intra vires, is inequitable, inexpedient, or contrary to Imperial interests.

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Eyre supra.40.This would apply to the Tenure of Office Act.41.The mere fact that the Crown had given its consent to an Irish Act would not make that Act intra vires if it exceeded the powers of the Irish Legislature.

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If it please you, holy father Abbot," cried the voice, "this decision of yours is indeed secundum legem and intra vires so far as the civil suit is concerned which lies between this person and the Abbey.

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