external parties

Definitions

Individuals or organizations outside of a specific entity, such as a company or government agency, that interact with it.

Third-party entities, such as vendors, consultants, or auditors, that are not part of an organization's internal structure.

Examples

The company decided to hire external parties to conduct an independent audit of their financial records.

Sensitive information should never be shared with external parties without obtaining proper authorization first.

Synonyms

Third parties Outside entities External stakeholders Outside organizations Independent contractors External vendors

Antonyms

Internal staff In-house employees Internal departments Company personnel Internal stakeholders Within the organization