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Ultra Vires Act

An act performed without any legal authority to act. An action beyond the scope of the powers of a corporation, state, province, or municipality. See also Capacity, Capacity to Trade, Legal Risk, Hammersmith and Fulham, London Burough of.

For more on legal risks, see "Key Risk Concepts: Other Risks."

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