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party wall

 
 
noun [C] PROPERTY

Definition

a wall that is shared by two buildings: Any building owner wishing to undertake work to the party wall must get permission from the owner of the adjoining building.
(Definition of party wall noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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