JIPMAT 2024
Vocabulary
Phrases
Medium
Pick the correct meaning of the phrase "ULTRA VIRES".
Pick the correct meaning of the phrase "ULTRA VIRES".
✅ Correct Option: 4
The correct meaning of the phrase "ULTRA VIRES" is Beyond jurisdiction."Ultra vires" is a Latin term used in law to describe actions that go beyond the powers granted to a company, government, or any entity by its laws or constitution. The term literally translates to "beyond the powers" and refers to acts that exceed legal authority or jurisdiction.When an organization or official takes actions that fall outside their authorized scope of power, these actions are considered ultra vires and may be declared invalid or illegal.Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 - Beyond jurisdiction.
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