BROKER Definition & Meaning

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broker

[ broh-ker ]

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noun

an agent who buys or sells for a principal on a commission basis without having title to the property.
a person who functions as an intermediary between two or more parties in negotiating agreements, bargains, or the like.
stockbroker.

verb (used with object)

to act as a broker for:
to broker the sale of a house.

verb (used without object)

to act as a broker.

broker

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noun

an agent who, acting on behalf of a principal, buys or sells goods, securities, etc, in return for a commission
insurance broker
(formerly) short for stockbroker
a dealer in second-hand goods

verb

to act as a broker (in)

broker

A financial agent or intermediary; a middleman.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of broker¹

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 ��-��ܰ�ū�� “the gift, gratuity”), with -ador, from Latin -��ٴǰ� -ator; alternatively, from Old French brocheor, brokeor “wine merchant,” derivative of broche ( broach ( def ) )

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of broker¹

C14: from Anglo-French brocour broacher (of casks, hence, one who sells, agent), from Old Northern French broquier to tap a cask, from broque tap of a cask; see broach ¹

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The new extension comes as the Trump administration tries to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership, and keep the popular app running in the US.

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The 84-year-old, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in brokering an end to conflicts in Central America, said US authorities had given no explanation.

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Since the war, Qatar has helped, along with the US and Egypt, to broker two ceasefire and hostage release deals between Israel and Hamas.

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Ms Hall is the fourth US citizen released by the Taliban since January after Qatar brokered an agreement with them.

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A $10 fee appears to be discouraging brokers from snapping up prime tee times at L.A.’s public golf courses and selling the reservations online, interviews and data show.

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