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Tip 13.  'Strona' in translation – party...?

Which ONE option correctly completes BOTH sentences?

1. Someone who is not a .......... a contract can be described as 'a third party'.

2. Although we are not formally ............. the negotiations, we have been asked for our opinion on some of the key issues.

A. party of

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B. party to

Correct answer!

Comment:

A person taking part in certain formal events (e.g. negotiations, disputes, investigations) is "a party to" them.

We also use 'party to' to refer to someone who has signed a formal document (e.g. agreement, treaty - "The UK is not party to Schengen so when crossing the UK border, you must always take appropriate ID.")

C. part of

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