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ultra vires — ul·tra vi·res / əl trə vī ˌrēz, u̇l trä vē ˌrās/ adv or adj [Latin, beyond the power or means (of)]: beyond the scope or in excess of legal power or authority (as of a corporation) the agency acted ultra vires the agreement was ultra vires… … Law dictionary
Ultra vires — is a Latin phrase that literally means beyond the powers . Its inverse is called intra vires , meaning within the powers . It is used as a legal term in a number of common law contexts.Corporate lawIn corporate law, ultra vires describes acts… … Wikipedia
ultra vires — Beyond the powers. Characterizing a contract, act, or transaction of a corporation which is beyond the express or implied powers of the corporation under any circumstances or for any purpose. Randall v Mickle, 103 Fla 1229, 138 So 14, 86 ALR 804 … Ballentine's law dictionary
Ultra Vires Acts — Any act that lies beyond the authority of a corporation to perform. Ultra Vires acts fall outside the powers that are specifically listed in a corporate charter or state law. They can also be any action that is specifically prohibited by the… … Investment dictionary
act ultra vires — act outside the legal authority of, act beyond the jurisdiction of … English contemporary dictionary
ultra vires — (Latin: beyond the powers) Denoting an act of an official or corporation for which there is no authority. The powers of officials exercising administrative duties and of companies are limited by the instrument from which their powers are derived … Accounting dictionary
ultra vires — Latin: beyond the powers Denoting an act of an official or corporation for which there is no authority. The powers of officials exercising administrative duties and of companies are limited by the instrument from which their powers are derived.… … Big dictionary of business and management
ultra vires — (Latin: beyond the powers of) A phrase that denotes an act that goes beyond or against a company s objectives, as defined in its articles of association; in a legal context, conduct by a corporation or its officers that exceeds the powers… … Business law dictionary
ultra — /altra/ Beyond; outside of; in excess of. Damages ultra. Damages beyond a sum paid into court @ ultra mare /altra meriy/ Beyond sea. One of the old essoins or excuses for not appearing in court at the return of process @ ultra reprises After… … Black's law dictionary
Re Upper Churchill Water Rights Reversion Act — SCCInfoBox case name=Re Upper Churchill Water Rights Reversion Act full case name=Reference Re Upper Churchill Water Rights Reversion Act heard date=September 28 October 1, 1982 decided date=May 3, 1984 citations= [1984] 1 S.C.R. 297… … Wikipedia
