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ex parte

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adverb
    Ex parte is a legal term defined as one of the involved parties are not present or not represented.

    An example of an ex parte hearing is one where the victim is not there.


ex parte

on, or in the interest of, one side only; one-sided

Origin of ex parte

L, literally , from the side or party: see ex- and part


ex parte

adjective

Law
  1. Of or relating to an action taken in a legal proceeding by one party without the presence or participation of the opposing party: an ex parte hearing.
  2. Of or relating to such an action taken in a manner that is not permitted due to the risk of undue influence or interference: an ex parte conversation with the judge.

Origin of ex parte

Latin ex from parte ablative of pars part, side

Related Forms:

  • ex parte

    adverb


ex-parte

Adjective

(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.
Adverb

(not comparable)

  1. (law) In the manner of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not (sometimes may not be) present.
    Grand juries are conducted ex parte; neither the suspect nor his attorney may attend.
Origin

From Latin "from [one] part"


ex parte - Legal Definition

adj

A judge’s action in conducting a hearing or conference with one party only, without notice to the other party; typically improper, except under the limited circumstances in which a party is seeking a temporary restraining order and alleging that notice to the adverse party will result in the destruction of evidence or other illegal action. Also used as an adverb, such as, “the judge conducted the hearing ex parte.” It also refers to a party’s attempts to make such contact with the judge. 

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  • ex-post
  • ex post facto
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