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