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ex parte en · ADJ

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) 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.
   • She was dismissive of an ex parte application for an order excluding a husband from the matrimonial home. 2014, Ian McEwan, The Children Act, Penguin Random House (2018), page 54:
   • The judge on an ex parte basis, granted Mr McGlinchey permission to bring both of his actions against the respondents. 2023 August 1, “Son of slain republicans brings actions”, in The Irish Times, page 4:
2. (not-comparable) Concerning only one side of a matter; one-sided.
   • 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. 1843, Edgar Allan Poe, The Mystery of Marie Rogêt:

ex parte en · ADV

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) 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.