"For several generations, our ancestors largely employed party for
person; but this use of the word, when it appeared to be reviving,
happened to strike, more particularly, the fancy of the vulgar; and the
consequence has been, that the polite have chosen to leave it in their
undisputed possession." Fitzed. Hall.
Party jury (Law), a jury composed of different parties, as one which is
half natives and half foreigners. -- Party man, a partisan. Swift. --
Party spirit, a factious and unreasonable temper, not uncommonly shown
by party men. Whately. -- Party verdict, a joint verdict. Shak. --
Party wall. (a) (Arch.) A wall built upon the dividing line between two
adjoining properties, usually having half its thickness on each
property. (b) (Law) A wall that separates adjoining houses, as in a
block or row.
Par"ty, a. [F. parti divided, fr. partir to divide. See Part, v., and
cf. Partite.] 1. (Her.) Parted or divided, as in the direction or form
of one of the ordinaries; as, an escutcheon party per pale.