pro se

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See also: prose and Prose

English

Etymology

From Latin pro se.

Adjective

pro se (not comparable)

  1. (law) Representing oneself (in court); without an attorney.

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Adverb

pro se (not comparable)

  1. (law) Representing oneself in court; without an attorney.
    • 1980 February 9, Mitzel, “Appleby is Back In Court Again”, in Gay Community News, volume 7, number 28, page 6:
      Previously, Rutherford had called Appleby "a fag" in open court and asked to be removed from the case. Appleby has also sought Rutherford's removal. All requests have been denied. Appleby is now acting pro se, with Rutherford ordered by the court to act as advisor.

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