Ex-pār'te, a.

a. [Lat.] Upon or from one side only. Ex-parte application, one made without notice or opportunity to oppose. — Ex-parte council, one that assembles at the request of only one of the parties in dispute. — Ex-parte hearing or evidence (Law), that which is had or taken by one side or party in the absence of the other. Hearings before grand juries, and affidavits, are ex-parte. Wharton. Burrill.