Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contraband
noun
/ˈkɒntrəband/
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Definition
Goods that are illegal to import or export.
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Examples
- Police seized a shipment of contraband.
- He was arrested for carrying contraband across the border.
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Meaning
Contraband refers to items that are not allowed to be traded or transported due to laws or regulations.
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Synonyms
- Smuggled goods
- Illegal merchandise
- Bootleg