brokerage
UK: ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ | US: ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ
n. the business or service of acting as a broker (intermediary in transactions)
n. a fee or commission charged by a broker
n. an establishment where brokers conduct business
The word "brokerage" derives from "broker," which originated from Anglo-Norman "brocour" (wine retailer, middleman), likely linked to Old French "brocheor" (tapster, one who taps wine). The suffix "-age" (from Latin "-aticum") was added to form a noun indicating the function or result of brokering. Over time, "brokerage" evolved to specifically denote the profession, fee, or place associated with intermediaries in trade or finance.
She works in a brokerage firm specializing in real estate.
The brokerage for the stock trade was surprisingly high.
Online brokerages have made investing more accessible.
He earned his license to start his own brokerage.
The art brokerage facilitated the sale of the painting.