counterparty

noun

coun·​ter·​par·​ty ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌpär-tē How to pronounce counterparty (audio)
: a party to a financial transaction

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This model reduces counterparty risk in the event of an exchange breach, ensuring funds remain protected. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Coal industry executives disown him for being an untrustworthy counterparty. Christopher Helman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Yes, derivatives can pay off on all sorts of inflationary outcomes (if the counterparty is solvent enough to pay—a big if). James Berman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Since its development, the internet has never developed a satisfactory way to ensure that a counterparty will act honestly. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for counterparty

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of counterparty was in 1980

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“Counterparty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterparty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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