Intra vires
| Literal meaning | Within the powers |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | IN-tra VY-reez |
An act done within the legal power of the person or body doing it. Such an act is valid.
Example
A State legislature makes a law on a subject in the State List. The law is intra vires.
Exam tip
Asked as the opposite of ultra vires.
Memory trick
Intra = inside.
Key takeaway
An act within the powers of the maker is valid.
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