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under-the-counter

 

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Adjective under-the-counter has 1 sense
  1. under-the-counter - done or sold illicitly and secretly;
    Antonym:
    legal (indirect, via illegal)

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under-the-counter

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Secret or illegal

Sample Sentence: The store was selling under-the-counter drugs without prescription.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Illegal transaction or trade

Sample Sentence: The police discovered an under-the-counter operation in the basement.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Secretly or without official approval

Sample Sentence: She sold the antique jewelry under-the-counter, avoiding taxes.

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