ex parte

adjective

Definition of ex partenext
as in unjust

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex parte
  1. unjust
  2. partisan
  3. inequitable
  4. partial
  5. biased
Adjective
  • Later, her anguish over his unjust plight—and her inability to rectify it—is both a galvanizing force and a heartrending reality.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • His unjust treatment for speaking up against the stringent Iranian regime sparked global outrage from world organizations and leaders.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unjust
Adjective
  • In an era of identity politics and culture wars, community sponsorship programs seem able to trigger a personal sense of responsibility for caring for others that animates people to override their partisan and social boundaries on an issue that is otherwise defined by them.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The sales increase seems to coincide with the partisan culture wars, Jeff Jones, a Gallup senior editor told USA TODAY.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of partisan
Adjective
  • In cities around the country, from Oregon to Iowa, activists are working to remove subjective noise codes in favor of more measurable options that could help curb inequitable and biased enforcement.
    Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The organization said students also face financial hurdles, inequitable access to resources, bias and difficulty finding employment after graduating.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of inequitable
Adjective
  • Musk and President-elect Donald Trump led the conservative rebellion against the initial plan to avert a partial shutdown, a bipartisan deal that came from negotiations between the top two Democrats and Republicans in both congressional chambers.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The partial shutdown could cause nationwide disruption to federal agencies and employees.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of partial
Adjective
  • For example, the risk of data mismanagement or the generation of biased outputs can have far-reaching consequences.
    Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Under Wray, the FBI has also faced accusations from Republicans of being biased against Catholics and improperly pressuring social media companies to practice censorship, two matters the FBI has disputed.
    Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of biased
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