word
Latin
ultra vires
UL-trah VY-reez
ˈʌltrə ˈvaɪriːzListen
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Syllable breakdown
ultravires
Dictionary meaning
Latin for 'beyond the powers'; acting outside the legal authority granted.
Examples
- The board's decision was declared ultra vires, as it exceeded the powers granted by the company's constitution.
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