Latin: Beyond; outside of; In excess of. Damages ultra, damages beyond a sum paid into court. Ultra mare. Beyond sea. One of the old essoins or excuses for not appearing in court at the return of process. Bract fol. 338. Ultra reprises. After deduction of drawbacks ; in excess of deductions or expenses. Ultra vires. A term used to express the action of a corporation which is … [Read more...] about ULTRA
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UNANIMOUS
All present in agreement, complete unity with respect to a vote, a vote with no dissenters. … [Read more...] about UNANIMOUS
ULTRA PETITA
Latin meaning beyond that which has been sought. … [Read more...] about ULTRA PETITA
ULTRA VIRES
Latin meaning act without authority or literally beyond powers. This term is frequently used in business and agency law the Doctrine of Ultra Vires. An ultra virus act occurs when one commits an act that is beyond the powers or purpose of a corporation, e.g. the commingling of the assets of a wholly owned corporation with the sole shareholder's personal assets. In such an … [Read more...] about ULTRA VIRES
UKAAS OR UKASE
The name of a law or ordinance emanating from the czar of Russia. … [Read more...] about UKAAS OR UKASE