ex parte

American

[eks pahr-tee] / ɛks ˈpɑr ti /

adjective

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 British

/ ɛks ˈpɑːtɪ /

adjective

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

an ex parte injunction

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Etymology

Origin of ex parte

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1665–75

Example Sentences

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ex parte

I sent a letter to the judge explaining the situation and copied all parties to avoid ex parte communication.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026

In a court filing seen by Newsweek on Wednesday, the DHS said that it complied with the order “by submitting declarations with attachments for ex parte review” by way of encrypted link.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024

Additionally, the 78-year-old matriarch will receive a $1-million lump-sum payment that will be funded by her daughter’s $25-million life insurance policy, according to the ex parte petition to approve the settlement reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023

For state leaders, more aggressively employing ex parte renewals should be a no brainer.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2023

If, by an ex parte statement he could get Christ's judgment on his side, possibly his brother would do His bidding.

From Pastor Pastorum by Latham, Rev. Henry

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