Plural of vis
irregular plural
The plural of vis is vires.
Forms of vis
| Singular | vis /vɪs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | vires |
| Countable | countable |
Vires in a sentence
- The courts may review it to determine whether it is intra vires.1994, Shell Canada Products Ltd. v. Vancouver (City), 24 February 1993. From the entry intra vires
- Plaintiffs alleged that Defendants’ actions were ultra vires and violated the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.2025 June 19, “Gavin Newsom v. Donald J. Trump”, in United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, page 2. From the entry ultra vires
- The complaint asserts ultra vires, Tenth Amendment, and APA claims, all primarily based on the allegation that Defendants unlawfully called into federal service members of the California National Guard.2025 June 19, “Gavin Newsom v. Donald J. Trump”, in United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, page 7. From the entry apa
- Acts of the Scottish Parliament, unlike Westminster, can be challenged in court on the basis that they relate to reserved matters and are, therefore, ultra vires.2004 September 5, Scotland on Sunday. From the entry ultra vires
Meaning of vis
- noun Force; energy; might; power.
Other irregular plurals
Questions about the plural of vis
- What is the plural of vis?
- The plural of vis is vires.
- Is vis countable?
- Vis is a countable noun.
Source and license
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