Definition for "Party"

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman partie, Old French partie , from Medieval Latin partita (“a part, party”), from Latin partita, feminine of partitus, past participle of partiri (“to divide”); see part.
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Party - (Verb)

phonetic : /ˈpärtē/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/party.mp3
1. Enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music
  • put on your glad rags and party!
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(v) party (have or participate in a party) "The students were partying all night before the exam"
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intransitive To celebrate at a party, to have fun, to enjoy oneself.
  • We partied until the early hours.
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intransitive, slang, euphemism To take recreational drugs.
  • Miss, do you party?” the boy asked. “What?” Jennifer asked back. “Do you smoke? I'll get you some cheap. One American dollar equals forty Jamaican dollars. I'll get you as much of the stuff as you need.”
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Party - (Noun)

phonetic : /ˈpärtē/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/party.mp3
1. A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment
  • an engagement party
2. A formally constituted political group, typically operating on a national basis, that contests elections and attempts to form or take part in a government
  • the party's conservative mainstream
3. A group of people taking part in a particular activity or trip, esp. one for which they have been chosen
  • the fishing party
4. A person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute
  • a contract between two parties
5. A person, esp. one with specified characteristics
  • will you help the party on line 2?
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political party (an organization to gain political power) "in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level"
(n) party (a group of people gathered together for pleasure) "she joined the party after dinner"
company (a band of people associated temporarily in some activity) "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen"
(n) party (an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment) "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day"
(n) party (a person involved in legal proceedings) "the party of the first part"
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law A person or group of people constituting a particular side in a contract or legal action.
  • The contract requires that the party of the first part pay the fee.
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With to: an accessory, someone who takes part.
  • I can't possibly be a party to that kind of reckless behaviour.
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now rare general sense A group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc.
  • A mile back in the forest the tribe had heard the fierce challenge of the gorilla, and, as was his custom when any danger threatened, Kerchak called his people together, partly for mutual protection against a common enemy, since this gorilla might be but one of a party of several, and also to see that all members of the tribe were accounted for.
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A political group considered as a formal whole, united under one specific political platform of issues and campaigning to take part in government.
  • The green party took 12% of the vote.
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military A discrete detachment of troops, especially for a particular purpose.
  • The settlers were attacked early next morning by a scouting party.
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A social gathering for entertainment and fun.
  • I'm throwing a huge party for my 21st birthday.
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A group of people travelling or attending an event together, or participating in the same activity.
  • We're expecting a large party from the London office.
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gaming, online gaming Active player characters organized into a single group.
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video games Group of characters controlled by the player.
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obsolete A part or division.
  • And so the moost party of the castel that was falle doune thorugh that dolorous stroke laye vpon Pellam and balyn thre dayes.
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A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.
  • Tupperware party
  • lingerie party
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Party - (Adjective)

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1. Divided into parts of different tinctures
  • party per fess, or, and azure
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Party - (General)

2. an organization to gain political power; "in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level"
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3. have or participate in a party; "The students were partying all night before the exam"
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4. a group of people gathered together for pleasure; "she joined the party after dinner"
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5. a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen"
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6. an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day"
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7. a person involved in legal proceedings; "the party of the first part"
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8. A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, or recreation. A party will typically feature food and beverages, and often music and dancing as well.
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9. Beach Boys' Party! is an album of cover songs (featuring acoustic instruments) by American rock and roll band The Beach Boys that was marketed during the lucrative Christmas season. The original album release included a sheet of photographs of the band 'appearing' to be at the party at hand. ...
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10. Party is a 1984 Hindi film directed by Govind Nihalani. The film boasted an ensemble cast of leading art cinema actors of Parallel Cinema , including Vijaya Mehta, Manohar Singh, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, and Rohini Hattangadi.
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11. Party is a 1994 short film starring Gary Coleman, Floyd Harden, DeAnna Hawkins, Ron Litman and Greg Nassief. The film was directed by Eric Swelstad and produced by Johnnie J. Young of J&E Studio Productions, from a script by Jay Woelfel based on a story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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12. Party is a 1981 album by Iggy Pop. For this album, Iggy collaborated with Ivan Kral, who is best known as guitar and bass player for Patti Smith in the 1970s It peaked at number 166 on Billboard's Top 200 albums.
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13. The following is an episode list for the MTV animated television series Beavis and Butt-head. The series has its roots in 1992 when Mike Judge created two animated shorts - "Frog Baseball" and "Peace, Love & Understanding" - which were later aired on Liquid Television.
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14. A person or group of people constituting a particular side in a contract or legal action; With to: an accessory, someone who takes part; A group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc; A political group considered as a formal whole, united under one specific political ...
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15. (Parties) The persons who take part in the performance of any act, or who are directly interested in any affair, contract, or conveyance, or who are actively concerned in the prosecution and defense of any legal proceeding.
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16. (parties) Plaintiffs and defendants (petitioners and respondents) to lawsuits, also known as appellants and appellees in appeals, and their lawyers.
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17. (Parties) The Transmission Provider and the Transmission Customer receiving service.
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18. (Parties) The people involved in the CTTT proceedings.  Applicants and respondents are generally called ‘parties’.  If a third person is joined to the proceedings by the CTTT they also become a ‘party’.
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19. (Parties) the adult people involved in the support case.
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20. The Parties to an Agreement.
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21. (Parties) The husband and wife, and anyone else who has filed a court appearance in the divorce.
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22. (Parties) Persons, corporations, or associations who have commenced a lawsuit or who are defendants.
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23. (Parties) to this Agreement are the University and the Association, or hereinafter referred to as the Union.
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24. (PARTIES) "You" refers to the consignor.  "OTS" or "we" refers to Old Town Station, Ltd.  If the property is to be sold at a Kull & Supica Firearms Auction (“K&S“), Kull Auction & Real Estate of Topeka KS (“Kull”) is assigned some of the OTS rights & responsibilities under this contract
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25. (PARTIES) Any individual, company, or entity involved as the primary participants in the arbitration and their attorneys or other representatives.
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26. (PARTIES) The Lessee hereby engages Lessor who agrees to furnish the items described upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
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Synonyms

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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /ˈpɑː.ti/
  • /ˈpɑːɹ.ti/
  • -ɑː(r)ti
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Pronunciation : Audio

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