Ex parte \Ex` par"te\ [L. See Ex-, and Part.]
   Upon or from one side only; one-sided; partial; as, an ex
   parte statement.
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   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 Ex parte 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's Law Dict. --Burrill.
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