third-party

adjective

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third-par·ty | \ ˈthərd-ˈpär-tē

Definition of third-party

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

noun

Definition of third party (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a person other than the principals a third party to a divorce proceeding insurance against injury to third parties

2a : 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

Examples of third-party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Twenty-six states allow voters to designate a third party to turn in their ballots, though 12 of those states limit how many ballots a person may collect, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. — John Fritze, USA TODAY, "Supreme Court's conservatives question effort to unwind voting laws that critics say discriminate," 3 Mar. 2021 If using a third party, most buyers look for bargain sales only, so the owner is unlikely to get a fair price. — Jim Farmer, Forbes, "How To Lower Your Tax Bracket In Retirement (Part 2): Adding The Sale Of A Business," 2 Mar. 2021 For now, Trump appears to be stepping away from a threat to start a splinter third party. — Philip Elliott, Time, "In His Return to Politics, Donald Trump Uses Lies and Bullying to Threaten His Party," 1 Mar. 2021 Rather than bringing in a third party to spearhead the consolidation, Ray, R-Clearfield, says agency members will lead that effort. — The Salt Lake Tribune, "Plan to combine Utah health, human services agencies gains ground in Legislature," 25 Feb. 2021 The Republican Party could get a lot smaller if former President Donald Trump decides to create his own third party. — Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, "Nearly half of Republicans would abandon party if Trump created a new one: Poll," 22 Feb. 2021 If Donald Trump formed a third party, among Trump voters, basically just about half, 46%, would support that Trump party. — NBC News, "Meet the Press - February 21, 2021," 21 Feb. 2021 Law enforcement believed the package was hand-delivered by a third party or by the suspect. — Kristen Griffith, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Ohio man faces federal charges following October explosion that injured Carroll County man," 11 Mar. 2021 Thanks to remote-access technologies, more maintenance and monitoring activities were being performed off-site by a third party. — Dave Weinstein, WSJ, "Hackers May Be Coming for Your City’s Water Supply," 26 Feb. 2021

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