越権
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
exceeding one's authority; unauthorized act; ultra vires
Refers to acting beyond the powers or authority one has been given. Common in compounds and phrases such as 越権行為 and 越権の; the legal term 'ultra vires' is a specialized translation in legal contexts.
That is clearly an act exceeding one's authority.
Signing the contract without the president's approval is an overstepping of authority.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が越権を犯すfor someone to overstep their authority
He exceeded his authority and signed the contract.
- 越権的な〈事〉an act or measure that oversteps one's authority
The decision was criticized as an act that exceeded proper authority.