over-the-counter
over–the–counter
adjDefinition of OVER-THE-COUNTER
1
: not traded or effected on an organized securities exchange <over–the–counter transactions> <over–the–counter securities>
2
: sold lawfully without prescription <an over–the–counter pain reliever>
See First Known Use of OVER-THE-COUNTER
1921
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