interested parties
Those with stakes
Interested parties are people or groups who have a stake in or concern about a particular matter, decision, or outcome.
The phrase appears frequently in legal, business, and governmental contexts to designate those who might be affected by or have rights regarding a proceeding or transaction.
All interested parties must submit their comments by the deadline.
Unlike the general public, interested parties typically have something specific to gain or lose.
- media outletsNews publishing organizations
- lobbyistsPaid political persuaders
- shareholdersOwners of company stock
- silent partnersInvestors without management role
- employeesPaid staff members
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