Party
/ˈpɑːrti/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or group involved in a legal proceeding or contract.
The parties agreed to settle the dispute out of court.
- (n.) A political group organized to gain power in government.
The party nominated a new candidate for the election.
Forms
- parties
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Commentary
Often refers to entities in legal documents; specify singular or plural (party/parties) to avoid ambiguity.
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