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Ultra vires definition

What does 'ultra vires' mean with respect to a company constitution?

David Coleman
Director (Principal Solicitor) at Lawyers and Legal Services Sydney Pty Limited

Ultra vires is a latin phrase whichmeans 'beyond power'. In relation to a company constitutionit usually would mean that the officers of the company are acting in a manner that exceeds the powers given to them by the company constitution.


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