grey market

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The buying and selling of goods through distribution channels other than those authorized or intended by the manufacturer or producer.
  2. The trading of shares before they are listed on the stock exchange.

Word forms

grey market grey markets gray market

Etymology

By analogy with black market.

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