Definitions
distributed or sold illicitly
Word origin
From Spanish contrabanda (modern spelling contrabando), from Italian contrabando (modern spelling contrabbando), from contra (“against”) + bando (“ban”), and reinforced by French contrebande.
Used in a sentence
“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, …”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Illegal goods”10 letters
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