Definition of "stakeholder"

stakeholder

/ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/

noun
plural stakeholders
1. A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
2. (law) A person such as a trustee, escrow agent or garnishee, who holds money or assets under trust for another party in a contractual agreement or as part of a claim.
3. (business) A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.
  Quotations
  Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) and other stakeholders are now increasingly concerned about the risks of delay and urging progress on a project with a strong economic, commercial and environmental case.
  2019 October, Ruth Bagley tells James Abbott, “Crunch time for Heathrow western link”, in Modern Railways, page 74