Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smuggle-contraband

Verb/Noun

ˈsmʌɡəl-ˈkɒntrəband

Definition

Smuggling refers to the illegal movement of goods or people across borders, often to bypass laws or regulations.

Examples

Many people were arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into the country.
The authorities confiscated a shipment of contraband drugs at the airport.
Smuggling contraband goods can lead to severe legal penalties.

Meaning

The term ‘smuggle’ means to secretly transport goods in a way that involves breaking the law. ‘Contraband’ refers to the goods that are illegal to import or export due to their nature or the manner of their transport.