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Definition of «contraband»

Contraband refers to goods or items that are prohibited by law and are therefore considered illicit. These items may include drugs, weapons, or other contraband materials that are not allowed in certain places such as prisons, schools, or airports. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any item that is banned or restricted from being imported into a country due to customs laws or trade restrictions.

Usage examples

  1. The police officer discovered various contraband items during the search, including drugs, weapons, and counterfeit money.
  2. The prison has strict rules against bringing contraband into the facility, such as cell phones, drugs, and unauthorized personal belongings.
  3. The customs officials seized a large shipment of contraband goods, including counterfeit designer handbags and pirated DVDs.
  4. The airport security found contraband items, like restricted liquids and sharp objects, in the passenger's baggage during the screening process.
  5. The store owner was arrested for selling contraband cigarettes that were smuggled into the country without paying the appropriate taxes.

Phrases with «contraband»

Sentences with «contraband»

  • Gagner was charged with second - degree burglary, theft, criminal mischief, second - degree criminal trespass — all class - four felonies — as well as violation of bail bonds and possession of contraband in a detention facility. (aspentimes.com)
  • This summer, after several correction officers were arrested for contraband smuggling, Mr. Ponte, Mr. Seabrook and Mark G. Peters, the Investigation Department commissioner, discussed improving security. (nytimes.com)
  • Hiding in plain sight is the modus operandi of OCGs, who will frequently secrete smaller quantities of contraband in large legitimate shipments (with or without the connivance of the legitimate shipper), rather than arranging wholly illicit large - scale transportation. (lawyer-monthly.com)
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