noun
- plural of nonparty; persons or entities that are not parties to an agreement, contract, lawsuit, or other legal proceeding
Usage: legal/formal; typically used in legal and business contexts
Examples
- The contract clearly states that nonparties cannot claim benefits under its terms.
- Nonparties to the dispute were not permitted to testify in court.
- The agreement protects the interests of both parties and nonparties alike.
- Nonparties may be affected by the settlement even though they did not sign it.
- The judge ruled that nonparties had no standing to appeal the decision.