() one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or dispute （协议或争议的）一方，当事人◆The contract can be terminated by either party. 双方均可终止合同。
one of the people or organizations who are involved in doing sth together 同夥；参加某项活动的一夥人◆It is a complicated operation, with many parties involved. 这项经营活动十分复杂，涉及多方人员。
charter party interested party related party third party working party