ULTRA VIRES
(adj., adverb)Did you mean?
Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Ultra Vires.
Ultra Vires - as an adjective
Beyond the legal power or authority of a person or official or body etc
Example: "An ultra vires contract"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
intra viresUltra Vires - as an adverb
Beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority
Example Sentences
"The court found that the decision was ultra vires and therefore declared it null and void."
"The company's actions were deemed ultra vires as they exceeded the authority granted by its bylaws."
"The union argued that the management's decision was ultra vires and violated the terms of the collective agreement."
"The attorney filed a lawsuit claiming that the government's actions were ultra vires and unconstitutional."
"The board of directors was accused of acting ultra vires by making financial decisions without proper authorization."
