Inter Partes
/ɪnˌtɑːr ˈpɑːrtiːz/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to or conducted between the parties involved in a legal proceeding, especially in contrast to proceedings involving the court only
An inter partes hearing requires both parties to present their arguments.
- (adv.) Between or among the parties involved in a legal matter
The contract was agreed inter partes without third-party involvement.
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Commentary
Commonly used in procedural contexts to distinguish actions involving all litigants from unilateral actions or court-only decisions.
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