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ultra vires
(ultra vires)
Pronunciation:
/ˌʌltrə ˈvʌɪriːz, ˌʊltrɑː ˈviːreɪz/
adjective
&
adverb
Law
beyond one’s legal power or authority:
[
as adjective
]
:
jurisdictional errors render the decision ultra vires
Origin:
Latin, literally 'beyond the powers'
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