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over–the–counter
Definition 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
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First Known Use of over–the–counter
1921
OVER–THE–COUNTER Defined for English Language Learners
over-the-counter
Definition of over–the–counter for English Language Learners
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: available for purchase without a special note (called a prescription) from a doctor
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business : not traded on an organized stock exchange
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over–the–counter
Medical Definition of over–the–counter
: sold lawfully without prescription an over–the–counter painkiller
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over–the–counter
Legal Definition 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 a prescription over–the–counter drugs
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