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English
Etymology
L. �beyond the power�

Adjective
en-adj|pos=ultra vires|-

#beyond the legal power or authority of a person or body
#*2004, Scotland on Sunday, September 5, 2004:
#*: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.

cs:ultra vires

• 2007-10-04 21:13 - Interwicket - iwiki +cs

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