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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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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Ever since Apple debuted the new Magic Keyboard on its MacBooks in 2021, it's been difficult to find a third-party keyboard that feels similar (if not the same).
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
For example, all deals between third parties and student-athletes over $600 will be subject to an independent fair-market-value analysis on a case-by-case basis.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
According to the initial recall announcement, the products had been sold online via a third-party vendor site, as well as in the Connecticut, New Jersey and New York state areas.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Best Overall Photograph: Apple Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
$179 $160 at Amazon
$199 at Apple
$200 at Best Buy
Ever since Apple debuted the new Magic Keyboard on its MacBooks in 2021, it's been difficult to find a third-party keyboard that feels similar (if not the same).
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
The distribution strategy began at the script stage, during which deals were secured with third parties in several key territories.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
For example, all deals between third parties and student-athletes over $600 will be subject to an independent fair-market-value analysis on a case-by-case basis.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Third-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third-party. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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