Dictionary
ultra vires
used to describe an action that goes beyond a person or business entity's legal power or authority
The transactions were declared unlawful because they were ultra vires - beyond the council's legal powers.
Phrase Bank
- By abusing its power, it acts in an ultra vires manner.
- The doctrine of ultra vires has been held directly applicable.
- Many types of illegality render a decision ultra vires.
Additional Notes
- The term ultra vires is Latin for beyond the power.