kompetenzwidrig
Translation
exceeding one's authority, ultra vires, contrary to one's competence
Examples
Die Entscheidung des Beamten war kompetenzwidrig.
The official's decision exceeded his authority.
Er erteilte eine kompetenzwidrige Anweisung.
He gave an instruction that was beyond his competence.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is contrary to competence something exceeds authority Die Entscheidung war kompetenzwidrig.
Similar Words
unzuständig (not responsible), unbefugt (unauthorized); Antonym: kompetenzgemäß (within one's competence)
Etymology
From 'Kompetenz' (competence, authority) and the suffix '-widrig' (contrary to, against).
Memory Tips
Think of an action that goes 'against' (-widrig) someone's defined 'competence' or authority.