Definitions for ex parteɛks ˈpɑr ti

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ex par•teɛks ˈpɑr ti(adv.)

  1. from or on one side only of a dispute, as in a divorce action.

    Category: Law

  2. (adj.)one-sided; partial.

Origin of ex parte:

1665–75; < L

Wiktionary

  1. ex parte(Adverb)

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

  2. ex parte(Adjective)

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

  3. Origin: From "from [one] part"

Webster Dictionary

  1. Ex parte(u)

    upon or from one side only; one-sided; partial; as, an ex parte statement


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