1. social gatherings of people for celebration or entertainment
2. groups of people involved in a legal agreement, dispute, or transaction
Usage: legal
3. political organizations that compete for power in elections
Usage: political

Examples

• We attended three birthday parties last weekend.
• The wedding reception was one of the best parties I’ve ever been to.
• Both parties agreed to the terms of the contract.
• The Democratic and Republican parties dominate American politics.
• Search parties looked for the missing hikers all night.
• Our camping party consisted of six experienced climbers.
• The legal dispute involves multiple parties seeking compensation.