interested party

/ˈɪntrəstɪd ˈpɑːrti/
noun phraseIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

A person or entity with a legal, financial, or personal stake in a matter, transaction, or decision.

In the court case, the judge asked all interested parties to present their arguments.

This means all individuals or groups with a stake in the case were invited to speak.

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Commonly used in legal and business contexts to identify stakeholders.

💼Business
Business

A person or organization that has a vested interest in the success or outcome of a project, deal, or event.

The interested parties in the merger negotiations included shareholders, executives, and regulatory bodies.

This indicates all groups with a financial or strategic interest in the merger.

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Often used in corporate and financial contexts to describe stakeholders.

Collocations

identify interested partiesto determine who has a stake in a matterconsult interested partiesto seek input from stakeholders

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Related Phrases

disinterested partyphrase
a neutral or unbiased person
third partyphrase
an external entity involved in a transaction or dispute

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'interested party' often refers to someone with a legal right or claim.

Business Context

In business, it refers to stakeholders who may influence or be affected by decisions.

Gold Rule

Precision

Use this phrase when referring to specific stakeholders, not general audiences.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'interested' (having a stake) and 'party' (a person or group involved).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in legal, business, and financial contexts to refer to individuals or entities with a vested interest in a matter.

Word Breakdown

interested
having a stake or concern
adjective
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party
a person or group involved
noun
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