Phrase guide
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adj
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not present.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: law
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Concerning only one side of a matter; one-sided.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adv
In the manner of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not (or sometimes may not be) present.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: law
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Latin ex parte ("from [one] part").
