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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.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.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mule_(smuggling)Mule (smuggling) - Wikipedia

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   Jul 13, 2024 · The practice of transporting goods outside or inside of the body is called body packing. This is done by a person usually called a mule or bait. The contraband is attached to the outside of the body using adhesive tape, glue, or straps, often in such places as between the cheeks of the buttocks or between rolls of fat. Other inconspicuous ...

4. www.definitions.net › definition › contraband__What does contraband& mean? - Definitions.net

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   Jul 6, 2024 · Definition of contraband& in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of contraband&. Information and translations of contraband& in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KhatKhat - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Description. Khat leaves of Harar. Khat is a slow-growing shrub or tree that typically attains a height of 1–5 meters (3 feet 3 inches – 16 feet 5 inches). However, it can reach heights of up to 10 m (33 ft) in equatorial areas.

6. 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.

7. www.maxwell.syr.edu › research › articleContraband: Smuggling and the Birth of the American Century

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Meticulously researched, "Contraband" explores the history of smuggling to illuminate the broader history of the United States, its power, its politics, and its culture.

8. quizlet.com › 347696152 › chapter-16-inmate-and-ex-offenderChapter 16 Inmate and Ex-Offender Rights Flashcards | Quizlet

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Prison administrators typically define contraband as any item found on the prisoner in his or her cell that is not specifically authorized by the administration in writing.