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Definition ex parte in British English

ex parte adverb, adjective

adverb, adjective
/ˌeks ˈpɑː(r)teɪ/
1

without all parties to a case being present in court or aware of the hearing. Ex parte is sometimes referred to as without notice.

Example

The decision of His Honour Mr Justice Thripps had been made ex parte and was appealed against three days later.

Example

An ex parte hearing was scheduled for 25th May.

Synonyms and related words
ab initio actus reus a fortiori
Definition ex parte in British English