ex parte

English

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Etymology

From Latin ex parte ("from [one] part").

Adjective

ex parte ‎(not comparable)

1. (law) Of, relating to, or characteristic of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not present.

   The judge issued a temporary ex parte injunction.

2. Concerning only one side of a matter; one-sided.
   • 1843, Edgar Allan Poe, ‘The Mystery of Marie Rogêt’:

     I wish merely to caution you against the whole tone of L'Etoile's suggestion, by calling your attention to its ex parte character at the outset.

Adverb

ex parte ‎(not comparable)

1. (law) In the manner of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not (or sometimes may not be) present.

   Grand juries are conducted ex parte; neither the suspect nor his attorney may attend.