Procurer

/prəˈkjʊərər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who obtains or arranges for the acquisition of something, especially goods, services, or information.

The procurer was able to secure the rare artifacts for the museum's new exhibit.

In contexts related to illicit activities, a person who facilitates or acquires individuals for prostitution or similar purposes.

The police arrested the procurer who was trafficking women across state lines.

A person or organization that facilitates contracts or agreements, often in a business context.

As a procurer for the government, she was responsible for ensuring fair bidding processes.

From Middle French 'procurer', from Latin 'procurare', meaning 'to take care of'.

procurer of services

A person who obtains services for others.

procurer of goods

One who acquires goods on behalf of others.

procurement

The act of obtaining goods or services.

procure

To obtain something, especially with effort.

Pimp

He's a procurer in the city, but he prefers the term 'agent'.

Broker

Some call him a procurer, but he's really just a broker for the industry.