Definitions

third party

NOUN

group other than principals

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mediator

WEAK

arbiter arbitrator minor party third force unbiased observer

Example Sentences

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That’s because Amazon often acts as a platform for outside parties to sell their wares, known as marketplace or third party sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties,” the Justice Department and FBI wrote in a memo released in July.

From The Wall Street Journal

The complaint, which was made by a third party who cannot be identified, is understood to have been made in July 2025 but further details remain unknown.

From BBC

The businessman interviewed by AFP said authorities have "not set any limits" on his fuel purchases, though he noted he cannot sell it to third parties.

From Barron's

As for co-executor roles, removing yourself would not make this go any easier, and you cannot simply hire a third party to replace you.

From MarketWatch