[ˌʊltrɑː ˈviːreɪz], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- acting or done beyond one's legal power or authority
(e.g: at one point they argue that the legislation is ultras vires)


Phrases:

Origin:
Latin, literally ‘beyond the powers’

[ˌʊltrɑː ˈviːreɪz], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- beyond one's legal power or authority
(e.g: he will take action against any body acting ultra vires)


Phrases:

Origin:
Latin, literally ‘beyond the powers’