ex parte adjective 2adverb 1 adjective2 •Of, relating to, or characteristic of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not present.The judge issued a temporary ex parte injunction. •Concerning only one side of a matter; one-sided.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 adverb1 •In the manner of a proceeding where one of the involved parties is not (or sometimes may not be) present.Grand juries are conducted ex parte; neither the suspect nor his attorney may attend.
