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parte (de um processo)

substantivo

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party

noun

Comparative law notes

Portugal

Translation tip: When referring to a "parte da ação", one should use the preposition "to" (e.g., He is a party to the lawsuit).

Definitions of party

English

a person involved in a suit, dispute resolution proceedings or (less commonly) a prosecution

This version of events is clearly designed to cast Mr Mendelsohn as the innocent party.

English

a person taking part in a business transaction, negotiating a contract, bound by a contract etc

It was in the best interests of both parties to terminate the contract.