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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Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
To bolster content, many outlets outsource syndicated third-party content.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
The recent push by big tech companies to loosen copyright and intellectual property standards has only accelerated the trend of companies questioning their reliance on third-party providers.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
To bolster content, many outlets outsource syndicated third-party content.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Noun
Look for one that has been certified by a third party, such as US Pharmacopeia (USP) or the NSF (the National Sanitation Foundation).
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 May 2025
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“Third-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third-party. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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