Contraband
/ˈkɒntrəbænd/
Definitions
- (n.) Goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess under law.
The customs officials seized the contraband smuggled into the country.
- (adj.) Describing items that are prohibited by law from being possessed or traded.
The police conducted a raid to confiscate contraband materials from the premises.
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Commentary
The term 'contraband' is commonly used in criminal and customs law to denote prohibited goods. In contracts or property law contexts, clarity about the legal status of goods is essential to avoid disputes.
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