subbroker

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ broker.

Noun

subbroker (plural subbrokers)

  1. A secondary or subsidiary broker.
    • 1918, Food Investigation, Report of the Federal Trade Commission on Canned Foods, General Report and Canned Vegetables and Fruits, page 66:
      In order to pay these subbrokers, he must receive a higher rate of commission. Brokers ordinarily insist on a higher brokerage if they have to use subbrokers.

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