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ultra vires
[ uhl-truh vahy-reez ]
adverb
, Law.
- beyond the legal power or authority of a corporation, corporate officer, etc. ( intra vires ).
ultra vires
/ ˈvaɪriːz /
adverb
- predicative law beyond the legal power or authority of a person, corporation, agent, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ultra vires1
First recorded in 1785–95; Latin: literally, beyond strength
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ultra vires1
Latin, literally: beyond strength
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Example Sentences
I didn't say I represented the state, which is a different matter, and beset with ultra vires pitfalls.
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The moment it passes beyond these boundaries, its actions become ultra vires and tyrannical.
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"The Martians say they will go with us to Ultra Vires, so we won't get lost," she told him.
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So strict is the rule that not even the consent of every individual shareholder can give validity to an ultra vires act.
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To pay dividends out of capital is not only ultra vires but illegal, as constituting Dividends.
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