Ex parte

adjective

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf, 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.adjectiveConcerning only one side of a matter; one-sided.

3.adverbIn 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."

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