ultra vires

Meanings

• Adjective

  Beyond the powers or authority granted by law or charter.

  - "The actions of the board were ultra vires and therefore unenforceable."
  - "The court declared that the government's actions were ultra vires and thus unconstitutional."

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Variants

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ultra vires

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Etymology

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From Latin ultrā vīvēs, beyond the living or beyond power.

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1. The term 'ultra vires' was first used in English law in the 16th century.

2. In the United States, the concept of ultra vires has been used to limit the powers of state governments since the landmark case Marbury v. Madison in 1803.

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1. Intra vires: Within the powers or authority granted by law or charter.

2. Ultra wires: A colloquial term used to describe actions or decisions that go beyond the intended scope of a project or task.

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The term 'ultra vires' is commonly used in the context of law, particularly in relation to the powers and actions of corporations and government bodies.

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   - To remember the meaning of 'ultra vires', think 'beyond the living' or 'beyond power'.

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