“party”
This page shows official legal definitions of “party” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United Kingdom
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A person or organisation directly involved in a criminal case, usually as prosecutor or defendant.
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New Zealand
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Persons involved in a court case such as the applicants, appellants, respondents, defendants (who are generally called “parties”).
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