stakeholders

noun

1. 1

   A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.

2. 2

   An escrow agent or custodian.

3. 3

   A person filing an interpleader action, such as a garnishee or trustee, who acknowledges possession of property that is owed to one or more of several other claimants.

4. 4

   A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.