idiom
Legal
Latin
Ultra vires
UL-truh VY-reez
/ˈʌltrə ˈvaɪriːz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ultravires
Dictionary meaning
Acting beyond one's legal power or authority.
Examples
- The board's decision was ruled ultra vires.
Pronunciation tips
- Latin for 'beyond the powers'.
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