over-the-counter
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/ˌəʊvər ðə ˈkaʊntər/
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/ˌəʊvə ðə ˈkaʊntə(r)/
adjective
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Available to buy without a doctor's prescription.
You can buy this medication over-the-counter at any pharmacy.
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Not listed on a major stock exchange.
The company's shares are traded over-the-counter instead of on a formal exchange.
translation
Available to buy without a doctor's prescription.; Not listed on a major stock exchange.