3rd party

A form of third party — Someone not directly involved in a transaction; an entity beyond the seller (first party) and customer (second party).

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Meanings

noun3rd party (plural 3rd parties)

plural 3rd parties

  1. alternativeAlternative form of third party.
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APA

3rd party. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/3rd%20party

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“3rd party.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/3rd%20party. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “3rd party,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/3rd%20party.

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