clandestinely vs under the counter

clandestinely

adv
  • In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations. 

  • In a secret or covert manner. 

under the counter

adv
  • Illicitly, against regulations, of goods kept under the serving counter in a shop to be unobtrusively passed to a customer who knows they are available for surreptitious sale (e.g. pornographic magazines in a newsagent). 

adj
  • In an underhand way, sneakily; unofficially, particularly with regard to payment or tax avoidance. 

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