Latin phrase meaning 'beyond one's powers or authority (5,5)
I believe the answer is:
ultra vires
(Other definitions for ultra vires that I've seen before include "Beyond one's legal authority (Latin)" , "Beyond one's legal powers" .)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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