(a) party to (something)

(a) party to (something)

Involved in something, often something clandestine. I refuse to be a party to your schemes any longer! I intend to remain party to the company's operations even after I retire. I hear Wild Bob's got a new accomplice these days. I guess his wife didn't want to be party his crimes anymore.

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party to something

a participant in something; someone who is involved in something. I refuse to be a party to your dishonest plan!

See also: party, to

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