Over-the-counter Definition

ōvər-thə-kountər
adjective
Designating or of securities sold by traders directly to buyers rather than on the floor of a stock exchange.
Webster's New World
Sold legally without prescription, as some drugs.
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(finance) Through direct trade; outside a standard stock exchange.
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(pharmacy) (able to be obtained) Without a doctor's prescription.

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(figuratively) Legitimately (as opposed to under the counter).

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Origin of Over-the-counter

Over-the-counter Sentence Examples

  • In which case, the usual over the counter antacids can help.

  • An over-the-counter antacid will only suppress the symptoms for a while, and not treat the real cause of the problem.

  • The Scout, after all, comes over-the-counter in 308.

  • There are several over the counter itch relief products that may curb the desire to itch insect bites.

  • Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor.

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