inter partes
adverb or adjective
in·ter par·tes
ˈin-tər-ˈpär-tēz, ˈin-ter-ˈpär-tās
: between the parties
a consent decree is not simply a contract inter partes, unlike a settlement
specifically
: having or involving adverse parties
an issue of an invalid application may also arise in inter partes proceedings where an adversary raises the issue —
In re Compagnie Generale Maritime, 993 F.2d 841 (1993) (dissent)
compare ex parte
In re Compagnie Generale Maritime, 993 F.2d 841 (1993) (dissent) Cite this Entry
“Inter partes.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/inter%20partes. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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