PARTY (2)

Par″ty, a. [[F. parti divided, fr. partir to divide. See Part, v., and cf. Partite.]] 1. 1. (Her.) Parted or divided, as in the direction or form of one of the ordinaries; as, an escutcheon party per pale.
2. 2. Partial; favoring one party.
I will be true judge, and not party. Chaucer. Charter party. See under Charter.