Legal Definitions - Third party

Third party

A third party is a person or entity that is not directly involved in a dispute or agreement between two other parties. This can refer to someone who is not a principal party, meaning they are not the main person or group involved in the situation.

• When two people are getting a divorce, a mediator may be brought in as a third party to help them come to an agreement.
• If you are buying a house, a third party such as a title company may be involved to ensure that the property is legally transferred to you.
• In politics, a third party refers to a political party that is not one of the two major parties in a country.

These examples illustrate how a third party is someone who is not directly involved in a situation, but may be brought in to help or ensure that everything is done legally and fairly.