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双方当事人
shuāngfāng dāngshìrén
both parties involved
双方当事人应在合同中明确各自的权利和义务。
Both parties involved should clearly define their rights and obligations in the contract.
Law
formal
The two parties directly involved in a legal matter or contract.
法庭要求双方当事人出示相关证据。
The court requested both parties involved to present relevant evidence.
双方当事人在调解过程中达成了和解协议。
Both parties involved reached a settlement agreement during the mediation process.
Commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the plaintiff and defendant or two contracting parties.
Pro Tip
Legal vs. General Use
双方当事人 is a legal term. In general contexts, use '双方' (both parties) or '相关各方' (all relevant parties) instead.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always check if the context is legal or contractual before using this term. It does not apply to informal or non-legal situations.
Word Origin
双方 (shuāngfāng) = both parties; 当事人 (dāngshìrén) = person involved in a legal matter. The phrase combines these two legal terms to specify the two directly involved parties in a dispute or contract.
Usage Notes
This term is exclusively used in formal legal or contractual contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation as it may sound overly formal or legalistic.
Word Breakdown
双方
both parties
compound当事人
person involved in a legal matter
compound汉英词典