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Etymology
Compare.

Noun

 * 1) intermediary
 * 2) agent, means, medium
 * 3) expedient
 * 4) personal connection, contact, hookup, networking; nepotism, cronyism
 * 1) personal connection, contact, hookup, networking; nepotism, cronyism

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) personal connection, contact, hookup, networking; nepotism, cronyism