word
Latin
ex parte
eks PAR-tay
ɛks ˈpɑːrteɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
exparte
Dictionary meaning
A legal proceeding brought by one party without the other party being present or notified.
Examples
- The claimant obtained an ex parte injunction preventing the defendant from leaving the country.
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