ex parte

[eks pahr-tee]

adjective

1. from or on one side only of a dispute, as a divorce suit; without notice to or the presence of the other party.

ex parte

/ ɛks ˈpɑːtɪ /

adjective

1. law (of an application in a judicial proceeding) on behalf of one side or party only

   an ex parte injunction

Word History and Origins

Origin of ex parte¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1665–75

Word History and Origins

Origin of ex parte¹

Latin