Both Uses of
black market
in
1984 by Orwell
- 'Black market,' she said indifferently.†
p. 121..9 *
- As soon as they arrived they would sprinkle everything with pepper bought on the black market, tear off their clothes, and make love with sweating bodies, then fall asleep and wake to find that the bugs had rallied and were massing for the counter-attack.†
p. 150..1
Definition:
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(black market) an illegal market that trades in illegal goods, stolen goods, or goods sold illegally to avoid tax payments, licensing requirements, or rationing