Definition of Ultra vires

1. Adverb. Beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority.

2. Adjective. Beyond the legal power or authority of a person or official or body etc. "An ultra vires contract"

Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Antonyms: Intra Vires

Definition of Ultra vires

1. Phrase. (legal) beyond the legal power or authority of a person or body ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ultra Vires

ulto
ultra
ultra-
ultra-Orthodox
ultra-high
ultra-light-rail
ultra-light rail
ultra-lounge
ultra-lounges
ultra large crude carrier
ultra large scale integration
ultra light rail
ultra lounges
ultra low frequency
ultra vires (current term)
ultrabasic
ultrabasics
ultrabithorax
ultrablond
ultrabook
ultrabooks
ultrabrachycephalic
ultrabright
ultrabroad
ultracapable
ultracapacitor
ultracapacitors
ultracareful
ultracasual

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