commission house

American  

noun

1. a brokerage firm that buys and sells securities on commission.

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Etymology

Origin of commission house

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

Thanks in large part to California’s nonpartisan redistricting commission, House races in the state may be wide open affairs.

From New York Times

During her short-lived 2012 presidential run, Bachman came under investigation by the Federal Election Commission, House Ethics Committee, and Federal Bureau of Investigation for violating campaign finance laws.

From Salon

The Federal Election Commission, House ethics rules and federal law prohibit the use of campaign funds for personal matters.

From Washington Times

Adam read the telegram from the commission house and he settled back in his chair and a strange enduring smile came on his face and did not go away.

From Literature

Claflin was a dry-goods “commission” house, the equivalent of Brandstatter’s back in Poland.

From Literature