Contraband

//ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd//

"Contraband" in a Sentence (16 examples)

The customs agent searched Tom for contraband.

Tom should have known that bringing contraband into the country would surely involve him with the wrong sort of people.

Contraband may be confiscated.

Don't fear! This way he certainly won't think that you've brought any contraband, and won't cause a holdup by checking over your luggage.

Don't be nervous. Because of this he won't think you're carrying any contraband, and won't open your trunk to check, and hold you up.

This is contraband.

Tom thought that Mary and John might be dealing with contraband weapons.

Examples in smuggling include suitcases with false bottoms for hiding contraband.

The tunnel was used to smuggle contraband across the border.

Tom was caught trying to sneak contraband into the prison.

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While some Yanks treated contrabands with a degree of equity or benevolence, the more typical response was indifference, contempt, or cruelty.

… 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.

there are also searched for concealed Slaves, and goods contrabanded

The law severely contrabands / Our taking business off men's hands.

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