Dictionary
impartial third party
an independent person not involved in the dispute or associated with the parties as regards the matter at issue
The parties chose an impartial third party to mediate their dispute.
Common Mistakes
- While partial can also mean not whole, impartial does not mean whole. The opposite of partial in that usage is complete.
- Impartial and objective are synonyms.
Phrase Bank
- They turned to an impartial third party.
- He will serve as an impartial third party.
- The dispute will be resolved through the offices of an impartial third party.