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(law) Of, relating to, or characteristic of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not present. quotations examples
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
Concerning only one side of a matter; one-sided. quotations examples
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
(law) In the manner of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not (or sometimes may not be) present. examples