procurer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of procurer
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ( see procure, -er 1); replacing Middle English procurour, from Anglo-French, ultimately derived from Latin prōcūrātōr- (stem of prōcūrātor ) procurator
Example Sentences
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The government remains a major economic actor in the U.S., although now as more of a procurer of goods and services than a provider or employer.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025
The drug will be available at the lower prices through the Stop TB Partnership's Global Drug Facility, which is the largest procurer of TB treatments.
From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2023
The report determined Inglis, Parker, the interim commissioner and the procurer were among the few employees best positioned to ensure the protocol was followed.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023
"It's absolutely right that we use the NHS - a huge procurer of all sorts of goods and services - to help eradicate modern slavery around the world," the source said.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2022
“You won’t be seen at all, Mill. You’ll be our advance scout, But skip the Tales for once and tell us the story of how Miss Per- and our secret procurer of necessary items.”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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