intermediation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of intermediation
First recorded in 1595–1605; intermediate 2 + -ion
Example Sentences
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Fragmentation compels banks and asset managers to localize balance sheets and hold excess capital, constraining cross-border intermediation and dampening growth.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Fragmentation compels banks and asset managers to localize balance sheets and hold excess capital, constraining cross-border intermediation and dampening growth.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Marketplace is a consumer to consumer service so it cannot fall within the definition of an online intermediation service and Messenger is simply a chat functionality of Facebook, the company said.
From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2023
The aim of the proposed rules is to improve market quality and efficiency, by boosting competition for retail stock orders and reducing unnecessary intermediation, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has said.
From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2023
Yet I have great confidence that by your intermediation not only the Emperor of Austria but also the Emperor of France will hear the Heavenly voice, which is sounding in this letter.
From Secret Enemies of True Republicanism by Smolnikar, Andrew B.
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