ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

System D

System D is a way of doing business without following all the rules and regulations, like having to pay taxes or having official permits. People who run System D businesses often use informal networks to get and sell things, so they don't have to pay the official prices. It can be quicker and easier than using official rules, but can also mean not paying the same taxes or getting the same protections that you would from using the official rules.
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