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ultra vires
beyond the legal power or authority of a person or body
In more detail
1. (adjective or adverb) beyond the legal power or authority of a person, organization, or government; done without the right to do it
2. (adjective or adverb) outside the scope of what is permitted by law or a constitution
Examples
- 1. The court ruled that the agency's decision was ultra vires because the law did not give it that power.
- 2. The president's action was declared ultra vires by the supreme court.
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