I have just got back a quiz answer sheet where the answer given to the clue "a person chosen to transact business for others " is "sindic" (my answer was surrogate)
I can't find sindic anywhere has anybody seen the word ?
2. One deputed to represent, and transact the affairs of, a corporation, e.g. a university; spec. in the University of Cambridge, applied to members of special committees of the senate, appointed by grace for specific duties.