ultra vires

ul·tra vi·res

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Definitions of ultra vires words

adverb ultra vires beyond the legal power or authority of a person, corporation, agent, etc 0
noun ultra vires beyond the legal power or authority of a person, corporation, etc. 0

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95, ultra vires is from the Latin word ultrā vīrēs literally, beyond strength

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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