Pro Se
/ˌproʊ ˈseɪ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Representing oneself in a legal proceeding without the assistance of a lawyer.
She chose to appear pro se in court to save legal fees.
- (adv.) Without legal representation; acting on one's own behalf in court.
He filed the motion pro se after deciding not to hire an attorney.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe a party who conducts their own case without an attorney; clarity is important to distinguish from unrepresented parties with assigned counsel.
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