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first-party

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to someone (a first party) directly involved in a given transaction, such as a buyer or seller.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to the plaintiff in a lawsuit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 3

Of products, created or published by the company responsible for the platform on which it is released (or its internal developers), as opposed to third-party.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: hardware

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • a first-party video game; a first-party character; first-party hardware

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Etymology

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