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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With a “discretionary trust,” you appoint a trusted third party, like a bank manager or lawyer who is also likely to be a professional fiduciary, as the trustee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

As third party delivery services such as DoorDash grew in popularity, Pizza Hut fell behind without the advantage of delivery convenience, said Aneurin Canham-Clyne, a reporter for trade publication Restaurant Drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Arcade’s technology also can run within a customer’s private environment rather than being hosted externally by Arcade or another third party, thereby bypassing many security and compliance concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

He added that McCullagh's attempt to implicate an innocent third party - Natalie's ex-boyfriend - was another factor.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Any third party whom you might make their commander cannot immediately seize enough authority to harm you.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli