"pro se" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From Latin pro se. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|pro se}} Latin pro se Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pro se (not comparable)
  1. (law) Representing oneself (in court); without an attorney. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: in propria persona [adverb], litigant in person [noun], pro per [adverb]
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