Audi alteram partem

"Audi alteram partem" is a fancy Latin phrase that means "listen to the other side." When someone accuses you of something or makes a decision that affects you, the fair thing is to give you a chance to explain your side of the story. This is like when you and your friend are fighting and your teacher asks what happened. Your teacher will listen to your friend's side of the story and then ask you what you think happened. This is "audi alteram partem" in action! It's important because everyone deserves a fair chance to explain themselves and be heard.