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
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
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Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Over the last year, many Division I athletic departments have brought aboard dedicated NIL general managers and analysts, either by hiring them on as university employees or contracting them through third-party consulting firms like Altius.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
When shopping for your cinnamon coffee cake or pumpkin pie recipes this fall, Thomason recommends sticking to brands of cinnamon that test for heavy metals, or have been deemed safe by a reputable third party.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The goal is to enable consumers to authorize third-party providers to access their data seamlessly, fostering a more competitive and innovative financial ecosystem.
—Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Over the last year, many Division I athletic departments have brought aboard dedicated NIL general managers and analysts, either by hiring them on as university employees or contracting them through third-party consulting firms like Altius.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
Products tested and verified by a third party, such as NSF's Certified for Sport program, are subject to higher standards and may be safer.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
When shopping for your cinnamon coffee cake or pumpkin pie recipes this fall, Thomason recommends sticking to brands of cinnamon that test for heavy metals, or have been deemed safe by a reputable third party.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Third-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third-party. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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