Meaning of the word "merchant bank" in English

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merchant bank

US /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt ˌbæŋk/
UK /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt ˌbæŋk/
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Noun

1.

a bank that deals in international finance and provides services such as underwriting, corporate lending, and financial advice to corporations and governments, rather than dealing directly with the public

Example:
The company sought funding from a merchant bank for its expansion project.
Merchant banks play a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions.
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