/ˈoʊvər ði ˈkaʊntər/ – adjective
Definition: giao dịch trên quầy, không thông qua sàn giao dịch chính thức.
A more thorough explanation: 1. the selling of non-prescription drugs (=drugs that you can buy without first having to see a doctor)
2. trading of stock by dealers through telephone and computer contacts directly instead of via a securities exchange
Example: 1. Many drugs will be available over the counter instead of by doctor’s order only.
2. The brokers do a lot of over the counter trading on behalf of their smaller clients who are not listed on the stock exchange.