broker
Americannoun
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an agent who buys or sells for a principal on a commission basis without having title to the property.
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a person who functions as an intermediary between two or more parties in negotiating agreements, bargains, or the like.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
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an agent who, acting on behalf of a principal, buys or sells goods, securities, etc, in return for a commission
insurance broker
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(formerly) short for stockbroker
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a dealer in second-hand goods
verb
Other Word Forms
- brokership noun
- subbroker noun
Etymology
Origin of broker
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English broco(u)r, from Anglo-French abrocour, broco(u)r “middleman, wine merchant”; compare Old Provençal abrocador, perhaps based on Spanish alboroque “gift or drink concluding a transaction” (from Arabic al-burūk “the gift, gratuity”), with -ador, from Latin -ātor -ator; alternatively, from Old French brocheor, brokeor “wine merchant,” derivative of broche ( broach ( def. ) )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
We’ve contacted brokers about selling the business, but they say it’s a tough sell because the company essentially is us — it cannot function without us.
From MarketWatch
The US has mediated two rounds of negotiations between the two sides in Abu Dhabi since January, brokering a major prisoner exchange but failing to reach a breakthrough on territory.
From Barron's
Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer rules require banks, brokers, and payment intermediaries to identify their customers, monitor flows, and cooperate with law enforcement.
From Barron's
The real estate broker managing the sale, Mark Tarczynski of Colliers, declined to comment.
From Los Angeles Times
“The confirmation of additional purchases is certainly welcome news to traders,” said Brady Huck, principal broker with EmpowerAg Trading.
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