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Ex parte materna means "on the mother's side" or "of the maternal line." This term is used to describe someone's family or ancestry that comes from their mother's side of the family. For example, if your grandmother on your mother's side was from Italy, you could say that you have Italian heritage ex parte materna.
Definition: Ex parte materna is a Latin term that refers to something that is related to the maternal line or on the mother's side.
Example: If someone says, "My grandmother's ex parte materna was from Italy," it means that their grandmother's ancestors on her mother's side were from Italy.
Explanation: The example illustrates how the term ex parte materna is used to describe a person's ancestry on their mother's side. In this case, the person's grandmother's ancestors were from Italy, and this information is being conveyed by using the term ex parte materna.