ex parte

[ eks pahr-tee ]

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

Origin of ex parte

1
Borrowed into English from Latin around 1665–75

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British Dictionary definitions for ex parte

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

Origin of ex parte

1
Latin

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