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Meaning of ultra vires | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

beyond the legal power or authority of a person or body

Examples

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.”
Plaintiffs alleged that Defendantsactions were ultra vires and violated the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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