"off-trade" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} off-trade (uncountable)
  1. (Ireland, Britain) The sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption off the premises. Tags: Britain, Ireland, uncountable Related terms: off-licence, off-sale, off-site, offsite
    Sense id: en-off-trade-en-noun-KtCUYfQ9 Categories (other): British English, Irish English

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