Ultra

/. Beyond; the ppposite of infra. Ultra tines inandatl: beyond the limits of the mandate; beyond the authority as an agent Ultra mare: beyond sea. Ultra petitia: beyond things demanded, — a term applied to a judgment or decree for more than the plaintiff asked. Ultra yalorcm: beyond the value. Ultra vires: beyond the powers or capacity; the docti'ine which forbids corporations to exceed the powers expressly conferred upon them or powers-necessary to the exercise of the powers so conferred. A corporate act is ultra vires where it is beyond the power of the corporation in any circumstances; where it is beyond its power for the specific purpose; where it can be performed only with the consent of certain persons.