under-the-counter

un·der-the-count·er

(ŭn′dər-thə-koun′tər)adj. Transacted, given, or sold illicitly.

un′der-the-count′er

adj. 1. (of merchandise) sold clandestinely. 2. illegal; unauthorized: under-the-counter payments. [1945–50]

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Adj.

1.

under-the-counter - done or sold illicitly and secretly;illegal - prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules; "an illegal chess move"

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