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under-the-counter Definition

under-the-counter (un′dər t̸hə ko̵un′tər)

adjective

Informal done, sold, given, etc. secretly in an unlawful or unethical way

under-the-counter Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • deal: William Randolph Hearst ( John Carpenter ) makes under-the-counter deals with the Fascists in Italy.
  • payment: These include requests for under-the-counter payments, sale of drugs, and acceptance of kickbacks from suppliers of drugs and equipment.