be party to something

be (a) party to (something)

To be involved in something, often something clandestine. I refuse to be a party to your schemes any longer! No, I'll still be 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.

See also: party, to

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be (a) ˈparty to something

(formal) take part in a (secret) plan, agreement, etc., and therefore be partly responsible for it: ‘Were you a party to this, Anna?’ ‘No, Mrs Jones, I was away on holiday at the time.’ ♢ How many people were party to the plan?

See also: party, something, to

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