Contraband Property that is illegal to possess, produce, distribute, or transport.
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CONTRABAND - In its most extensive sense it means all commerce which is carried on contrary to the laws of the state.
Contraband: cargo that is prohibited.
Contract of affreightment (COA): a service contract under which a ship owner agrees to transport a specified quantity of fuel products or specialty products, at a specified rate per ton, ...
Contraband - Articles, the possession of which is prohibited by law.
CONTRABAND: Any item possessed by juveniles or adults or found within the facility that is illegal by law or that is expressly prohibited by those legally charged with the responsibility for administration and operation of the facility or program.
Contraband
Definition - Noun
[Italian contrabbando act of smuggling, from contra- against + bando edict, law]
: property that is unlawfully produced, possessed, or transported
Pronunciation'kän-tr&-"band ...
The laws governing contraband of war have a long history. Under a late medieval code, Consolatodel Mare, all goods destined for an enemy, in belligerent or other ships, were subject to seizure.
writing, issued by a justice or other magistrate, in the name of the state, directed to a sheriff, constable, or other officer, authorizing him to search for and seize any property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a crime, contraband, ...
Capture may be with intent to possess both ship and cargo, or only to seize the goods of the enemy, or contraband goods which are on board: The former is the capture of the ship in the proper sense of the word; ...
Chapter 114 - Trafficking in Contraband Cigarettes
21 U.S.C., Chapter 13 - Drug Abuse Prevention and Control
21 U.S.C., Chapter 14 - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Educational Programs and Activities
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The term droit is also used in various legal connexions (for French law, see France: Law), such as the droit of angary, the droit d'achat (right of pre-emption) in the case of contraband, the feudal droit de bris (see Wreck), ...
search and seizure, unreasonable - In general, an examination, without authority of law, of one's premises or person to find stolen property or contraband.
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