Third
/ˈθɜrd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Denoting the position in a sequence following the second and preceding the fourth.
The third witness testified in court.
- (n.) A person or entity occupying the third position in a sequence or ranking, especially in legal proceedings or priority of claims.
The third party filed a motion to intervene.
- (n.) In property law, an estate or interest granted to a third party, commonly known as a 'third' in certain contexts.
The will created a third interest for the beneficiary.
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Used primarily to indicate order or position, 'third' is common in describing parties, interests, or stages in legal contexts; clarity about the referenced sequence is essential to avoid ambiguity.
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