ex parte

[ eks pahr-tee ]

/ ɛks ˈpɑr ti /

adjective, adverb

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

Words nearby ex parte

ex new, ex nihilo, ex nihilo nihil fit, ex off., ex officio, ex parte, ex post, ex post facto, ex post facto law, ex rights, ex silentio

Origin of ex parte

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1665–75

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Examples from the Web for ex parte

Sooner than have it said that this was an ex-parte trial, I will appear myself as their counsel,—by your consent.
Wigwam and War-path; Or the Royal Chief in Chains|A. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham
This of course must be viewed as an ex-parte statement, difficult for foreigners to verify or refute.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 70, No. 431, September 1851|Various
One has no right to prejudge a case of which one has only heard an ex-parte statement.
The Talk of the Town, Volume 1 (of 2)|James Payn
Our Government merely sends the shipper's ex-parte statement.
The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I|Burton J. Hendrick

Unfortunately, two can play at this game of ex-parte definition.
Anthropology|Robert Marett

British Dictionary definitions for ex parte

ex parte

/ (ɛks ˈpɑːtɪ) /

adjective

law (of an application in a judicial proceeding) on behalf of one side or party onlyan ex parte injunction

Word Origin for ex parte

Latin

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