Legal Definition
A supplier is an individual, company, or entity that provides goods, services, or expertise to another party, typically in exchange for payment or consideration. In a legal context, it establishes the relationship under which one party provides necessary resources or services to fulfill contractual obligations.
Plain-English Translation
Think of a 'supplier' as the person or company who gives you what you need—like a book if you need to read, or a service if you need to fix something. In law, it means the entity that supplies the required goods or services under a contract.