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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Jamie Lang, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
The companies operate online marketplaces that let third-party sellers market wares directly to consumers, competing directly with Temu and Shein.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Jeremy Gruber, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Apple’s Security Blog post noted that PCC requests are encrypted through a third party’s OHTTP relay.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Kids First Digital will also utilize its exclusive tools and access to assist third-party producers in enhancing the visibility and revenue of their intellectual properties.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
The companies operate online marketplaces that let third-party sellers market wares directly to consumers, competing directly with Temu and Shein.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
How should the rights of third parties be balanced with the rights of voters — especially the explosion of independent voters?
—Jeremy Gruber, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Apple’s Security Blog post noted that PCC requests are encrypted through a third party’s OHTTP relay.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Third-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third-party. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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