third-party
1 of 2adjective
third-par·ty ˈthərd-ˈpär-tē 
1
: of, relating to, or involving a third party
third-party insurance
2
: of, relating to, or being software that is created by a vendor to be compatible with the products of another vendor
third party
2 of 2noun
1
: a person other than the principals
a third party to a divorce proceeding
insurance against injury to third parties
2
a
: a major political party operating over a limited period of time in addition to two other major parties in a nation or state normally characterized by a two-party system
b
: minor party
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Kraus said the survey participants will be anonymous and that the results will be tabulated by an independent third party. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 Initial analysis of the data seems to indicate the information was all public, and any data potentially came from a database owned by a third party. WIRED, 12 Sep. 2022 There is now a national database with the DNA of some 5.6 million people, although Jeffreys has voiced opposition to government access, believing such access should be in the hands of an independent third party. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2022 On Thursday, Eastern's administration filed for fact-finding, which brings an independent third party appointed by the state to the bargaining table. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 The report, which must include the input of an independent third party, is due to Congress within nine months of the bill’s passage. Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 16 Aug. 2022 Lastly, pay an independent third party to hack the program. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 If approved, a third party—such as a retired judge—would review evidence to decide whether it is protected by attorney-client privilege or similar legal doctrines. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
The report, which must include the input of an independent third party, is due to Congress within nine months of the bill’s passage. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Kraus said the survey participants will be anonymous and that the results will be tabulated by an independent third party. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 Initial analysis of the data seems to indicate the information was all public, and any data potentially came from a database owned by a third party. WIRED, 12 Sep. 2022 There is now a national database with the DNA of some 5.6 million people, although Jeffreys has voiced opposition to government access, believing such access should be in the hands of an independent third party. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2022 On Thursday, Eastern's administration filed for fact-finding, which brings an independent third party appointed by the state to the bargaining table. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 The report, which must include the input of an independent third party, is due to Congress within nine months of the bill’s passage. Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 16 Aug. 2022 Lastly, pay an independent third party to hack the program. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 If approved, a third party—such as a retired judge—would review evidence to decide whether it is protected by attorney-client privilege or similar legal doctrines. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Legal Definition
third party
see party sense 1a, b