"under-the-counter" meaning in All languages combined

See under-the-counter on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=under-the-counter}} under-the-counter
  1. Illicit, obtained or sold furtively. Related terms: under the counter
    Sense id: en-under-the-counter-en-adj-ZnuFJ4dM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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