contraband
noun · adjective · verbB2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Danh từ
noun- 1.
(uncountable, usually)Any goods which are illicit or illegal to possess.
- 2.
(uncountable, usually)Goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods.
- 3.
(US, countable, historical, usually)A black slave during the American Civil War who had escaped to, or been captured by, Union forces.
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
Prohibited from being traded.
… when the seizure is made in connection with a violation involving a contraband article covered by section 1 (b) (1) of the said Act; …
The exclusion of mandatory payment of moieties for seizures of contraband controlled substances is accomplished through Section 17 of the bill, …
4. Contraband goods may be seized if found in a river before they are landed or offered for sale.
Động từ
verb- 1.
(obsolete)To import illegally; to smuggle.
- 2.
(obsolete)To declare prohibited; to forbid.
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From Spanish contrabanda (modern spelling contrabando), from Italian contrabando (modern spelling contrabbando), from contra (against) + bando (ban), and reinforced by French contrebande.