OVER-THE-COUNTER


Meaning of OVER-THE-COUNTER in English

adjective [ only before noun ]

1.

( of drugs and medicines ) that can be obtained without a prescription (= a written order from a doctor)

2.

( NAmE , business ) ( of stocks and shares ) not appearing in an official stock exchange list

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