intra vires

[ in-truh vahy-reez ]
/ ˈɪn trə ˈvaɪ riz /

adverb, adjective Law.

within the legal power or authority of an individual or corporation (opposed to ultra vires).

Origin of intra vires

First recorded in 1875–80, intra vires is from the Latin word intrā vīrēs within the powers

Words nearby intra vires

intoxication, intoxicative, intr, intr., intra muros, intra vires, intra vitam, intra-, intra-abdominal, intra-aortic balloon device, intra-aortic balloon pump