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Factor eliminated by direct dealing (5)

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agent

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'factor' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for agent that I've seen before include "Catalyst" , "that may be secret?" , "Negotiator" , "Person who does business on behalf of another" , "Spy - broker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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