ultra vires

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Etymology

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From Latin ultra vires (beyond the power).

Phrase

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ultra vires

  1. (law) beyond the legal power or authority of a person or body
    • 2004 September 5, Scotland on Sunday:
      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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