ex par·te 
(
ĕks pär
t
ē)
adj. Law 1. Of or relating to an action taken in a legal proceeding by one party without the presence or participation of the opposing party: an ex parte hearing.
2. Of or relating to such an action taken in a manner that is not permitted due to the risk of undue influence or interference: an ex parte conversation with the judge.
[Latin : ex, from + parte, ablative of pars, part, side.]
ex parte adv.