Ultra Vires

Introduction to Ultra Vires

Ultra Vires (Latin for ‘beyond the powers’), any act by a public authority, company, or other agency that goes beyond the limits of its powers. In administrative law, the doctrine of ultra vires governs all delegated legislation. Where an act is found to be ultra vires, it will have no legal effect.” (1)

Ultra Vires

Embracing mainstream international law, this section on ultra vires explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here.

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Further Reading

• The entry “ultra vires” in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law, 2009), Oxford University Press

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Notes and References

• Information about Ultra Vires in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Ultra Vires