ex parte
The term "ex parte" originates from Latin, meaning "from one side," and is commonly used in legal contexts to describe proceedings involving only one party.
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Definition
C1Legal
(technical, formal)A legal proceeding initiated by one party without the presence or notification of the other party.
Example
- The judge issued an ex parte restraining order to ensure immediate protection for the petitioner.
B2General
(formal)Concerning or involving only one side of a matter.
Example
- His argument was entirely ex parte, lacking any consideration of the opposing viewpoint.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ex parte":
inter partesex temporeex faciepro hac vicein absentiaex delicto