Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Extra Vires: This means doing something that is beyond the legal power or authority of a person or organization. It is like trying to do something that you are not allowed to do. It is similar to the term "ultra vires".
Definition: Extra vires refers to actions taken by an organization or individual that are beyond their legal authority or power.
For example, if a company's bylaws state that they can only invest in certain types of businesses, but they invest in a business that is not allowed under those bylaws, they are acting extra vires.
This term is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that are illegal or unauthorized.