intermediary

intermediary
in·ter·me·di·ary /ˌin-tər-'mē-dē-ˌer-ē/ n pl -ar·ies: one that acts as a means or go-between in a matter involving other parties
a reinsurance intermediary see also learned intermediary
intermediary adj

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

intermediary
I noun agent, arbiter, arbitrator, buffer, conciliator, connecting link, connection, delegate, deprecator, diplomat, emissary, go-between, intercedes intercessor, link, mediary, mediator, medium, middleman, moderator, negotiant, negotiator, peacemaker, pleader, propitiator, reconciler, referee, representative, vehicle II index adjuster, advocate (counselor), agent, arbiter, arbitrator, broker, clerical, deputy, factor (commission merchant), forum (medium), go-between, instrumentality, interagent, interlocutory, intermediate, liaison, medium, mesne, ministerial, procurator, referee, umpire, vicarious (delegated)

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006

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