Associations to the word «Contraband»

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.

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".