tripartite
adjective
tri·par·tite
(ˌ)trī-ˈpär-ˌtīt 
1
: divided into or composed of three parts
2
: having three corresponding parts or copies
3
: made between or involving three parties
a tripartite treaty
Examples of tripartite in a Sentence
negotiated a tripartite agreement with its trading partner, with the first and second parts coming into effect immediately and the last part five years later
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Ideally, more aggressive U.S. diplomacy might bring China to the table for tripartite arms talks with Russia and the United States.
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Editorial Board, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
China is also now cooperating more with Russia, suggesting that Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang are creating a dangerous, if informal, tripartite pact.
—Sue Mi Terry, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2024
The tripartite crisis left each of the major players, except Europe, with benefits to show for their position: The United States increased its power over Europe.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Some offerings extend beyond the home with cotton terry gym towels and a beach bag, both accented by the house’s other stripy signature, a tripartite band of red, white and blue.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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Editorial Board, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
China is also now cooperating more with Russia, suggesting that Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang are creating a dangerous, if informal, tripartite pact.
—Sue Mi Terry, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2024
The tripartite crisis left each of the major players, except Europe, with benefits to show for their position: The United States increased its power over Europe.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Some offerings extend beyond the home with cotton terry gym towels and a beach bag, both accented by the house’s other stripy signature, a tripartite band of red, white and blue.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Tripartite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tripartite. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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tripartite
adjective
tri·par·tite
(ˈ)trī-ˈpär-ˌtīt
1
: divided into or made of three parts
2
: made between or involving three parties
a tripartite treaty
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