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   contraband

   /ˈkɒntrəband/

   noun

   • 1. goods that have been imported or exported illegally: "customs men had searched the carriages for contraband"
   • ▪ trade in smuggled goods: "the salt trade (and contraband in it) were very active in the town"
   • ▪ goods forbidden to be supplied by neutrals to those engaged in war.

   adjective

   • 1. imported or exported illegally, either in defiance of a total ban or without payment of duty: "contraband brandy"
   • ▪ relating to traffic in illegal goods: "the contraband market"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Spanish contrabanda, from Italian contrabando, from contra- ‘against’ + bando ‘proclamation, ban’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contrabandist noun

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-superentry › contrabandCONTRABAND - Find out everything about this English word |...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · All you need to know about "CONTRABAND" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › smugglingSmuggling | Illegal Trade, Contraband, Trafficking | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Smuggling, conveyance of things by stealth, particularly the clandestine movement of goods to evade customs duties or import or export restrictions. Smuggling flourishes wherever there are high-revenue duties (e.g., on tea, spirits, and silks in 18th-century England, coffee in many European.

4. quizlet.com › 87346262 › ch-3-contraband-flash-cardsCH 3 Contraband Flashcards | Quizlet

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like State the correctional officer duty to control contraband, Specify common categories of contraband, Define Nuisance contraband and more.

5. www.isarsoft.com › knowledge-hub › contraband-detectionWhat is Contraband Detection? - Isarsoft

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Contraband refers to illegal or prohibited items that are not allowed in certain locations, such as weapons, drugs, explosives, or other restricted goods. These items are often forbidden because they pose significant threats to safety, security, and public health.

6. www.thestar.com.my › aseanplus › aseanplus-newsPolice foil contraband smuggling attempt | The Star

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   4 days ago · 12:09 PM MYT. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Personnel from Bangar Police Station in the Temburong District on Tuesday (July 9) night foiled a contraband smuggling attempt after seizing 360 cans and 48 bottles of alcohol as well as 140 packs of cigarettes.

7. kslegislature.org › li_2024s › b2023_24Statute | Kansas State Legislature

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   4 days ago · (A) Firearms, ammunition, explosives or a controlled substance that is defined in K.S.A. 21-5701, and amendments thereto, except as provided in subsection (b)(3); (B) defined as contraband by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of corrections, in a state correctional institution or facility by an employee of a state correctional ...

8. quizlet.com › ca › 105512713Contraband Flashcards | Quizlet

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Definition. Contraband is any item, artifact, or material possessed by an offender within a correctional facility or area of the centre which is unauthorized. 2 types of contraband. Hazardous - articles restricted by law that could be used in an escape, cause injury, or cause major disruptions.