commission agent

noun — 3 senses

commission agent

noun
1

Law An agent entrusted with the possession of goods to be sold in the agent's name.

2

Law A merchant earning a commission by selling goods belonging to others.

3

Informal A person entrusted with a confidential task, often secretly to place a bet.

Synonyms
factor, mercantile agent, commission merchant

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