Ex Parte
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Pronounced: eks PAR-tay
Pronounced: eks PAR-tay
What it means: Ex parte means a legal action that happens without the other person present, usually because something urgent is happening. The court will review the case later with both sides.
Example: “I filed an ex parte request for a temporary restraining order because I felt unsafe.”
When it's used: In emergencies, often early in the process.
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