fixer

  1. Noun.  Agent noun of fix; one who, or that which, fixes.
  2. Noun.  A chemical used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
  3. Noun.  ''(Criminal justice, law, and underworld)'' A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
  4. Noun.  (journalism) A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, they often provide interpretation, personal connections, and transportation as a service.

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