"ultra vires" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: From Latin ultra vires (“beyond the power”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|ultra vires||beyond the power}} Latin ultra vires (“beyond the power”) Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} ultra vires
  1. (law) beyond the legal power or authority of a person or body Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: extra vires Related terms: intra vires
    Sense id: en-ultra_vires-en-phrase-5g0HrF8Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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