Latin quote · Justice
Ex parte
“From one side.”
Legal term
Translation
What does “Ex parte” mean?
Ex parte translates as “From one side.”
A legal proceeding or decision made at the request of, or with only, one party present.
Origin
The story behind it
A Latin legal term used in English-speaking courts, e.g. an ‘ex parte’ application or injunction heard without the other side.
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