Called in an intermediary (6)

I believe the answer is:

termed

'called' is the definition.
(terming is a kind of calling)

'in an intermediary' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'TERMED' can be found hidden inside 'intermediary'.

(Another definition for termed that I've seen is " Called or designated".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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