At source

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adverb

At the place or point of origin or beginning.

The mineral water is bottled at source for purity.
Visual representation of "at source" - At the place or point of origin or beginning

Often appears as...

  • bottled at source
  • taxed at source
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Literal Start

Used when something is taken from where it begins, like a natural resource.

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The journalist reported directly at source, from the protest's location.
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Not Processed

Implies an item hasn't been altered or processed elsewhere before reaching the consumer.

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The cheese is sold at source, so it's very fresh.
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