Ultra vires definition

Ultra vires

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adjective

(1) Beyond the legal power or authority of a person or official or body etc

"An ultra vires contract"

adverb

(2) Beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority

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Adjective

beyond the legal power or authority of a person or body
- 2004, Scotland on Sunday, September 5, 2004:
  
  Acts of the Scottish Parliament, unlike Westminster, can be challenged in court on the basis that they relate to reserved matters and are, therefore, ultra vires.

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