Associations to the word «Contraband»
Noun
- Smuggling
- Smuggler
- Blockade
- Freedman
- Seizure
- Narcotic
- Emancipation
- Proclamation
- Cargo
- Slave
- Trafficking
- Velvet
- Inmate
- Custom
- Negroes
- Search
- Revolver
- Monroe
- Ammunition
- Vessel
- Tobacco
- Butler
- Absolute
- Drug
- Explosive
- Good
- Port
- War
- Inspection
- Hampton
- Steamer
- Taxation
- Capture
- Breach
- Voyage
- Destination
- Detection
- Cotton
- Weapon
- Possession
- Prohibition
- Doctrine
- Violation
- Ship
- Camp
- Prison
- Refugee
- Trade
- Neutral
- Enemy
- Coloni
- Prisoner
- Treaty
- Britain
- Penalty
- Border
- Officer
- Commerce
- Crime
- Shipment
- Ton
- Junk
- Material
- Cigarette
- Property
- Dealer
- Importation
Adjective
Wiktionary
CONTRABAND, noun. (uncountable) any goods which are illicit or illegal to possess
CONTRABAND, noun. (uncountable) goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods
CONTRABAND, noun. (countable) (US) (historical) A black slave during the American Civil War who had escaped to, or been captured by, Union forces.
CONTRABAND, adjective. Prohibited from being traded
CONTRABAND, verb. (obsolete) To import illegally; to smuggle.
CONTRABAND, verb. (obsolete) To declare prohibited; to forbid.
Dictionary definition
CONTRABAND, noun. Goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law.
CONTRABAND, adjective. Distributed or sold illicitly; "the black economy pays no taxes".
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