Important Legal Definitions
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Intra Vires
Constitutional & Public Law Doctrines
Definition
"Within the powers." An act, regulation, statutory instrument, or judicial order executed within the legitimate scope of legal authority conferred by the Constitution or the governing statute.
Example
The Reserve Bank of India issues directions regulating digital payment intermediaries pursuant to powers granted under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act; the directions are intra vires.