ex parte

[ eks pahr-tee ]

adjective

1. 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

/ ɛks ˈpɑːtɪ /

adjective

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

   an ex parte injunction

Word History and Origins

Origin of ex parte¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1665–75

Word History and Origins

Origin of ex parte¹

Latin

Example Sentences

That’s after an allegedly improper ex parte meeting that excluded the defense.

From Los Angeles Times

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

As Lee’s team has noted, his plan would not allow for the use of “ex parte” orders - when a judge allows law enforcement to remove someone’s gun before the person’s court appearance.

From Washington Times

As Lee’s team has noted, his plan would not allow for the use of “ex parte” orders — when a judge allows law enforcement to remove someone’s gun before the person’s court appearance.

From Seattle Times

For example, only 11 states complete most of their renewals using ex parte processes, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

From Washington Post