For example Only the defence was present for the ex parte meeting with the judge. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Ex parte Done by one side only in a case. (This term is Latin. Since April 1999, it is often replaced with 'without notice'.)
Ad hoc For a particular purpose. For example, a committee set up to deal with a particular situation is an ad hoc committee. (This term is Latin.)