Black
Black adjective - Distributed or sold illicitly.
Usage example: the black economy pays no taxes
Contraband is a synonym for black. In some cases you can use "Contraband" instead an adjective "Black".
Contraband
Contraband adjective - Distributed or sold illicitly.
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Synonyms for Contraband
Nearby Word: contrabandist
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It is lampshaded that certain dangerous products, such as Red Sand, which are considered contraband in Citadel Space, are actually perfectly legal on Illium and thus aren't actually Black Market.
Source: Black Market -
Honest Ah Beng's Dealership: Lobang runs a sort of black market of cell phone batteries and petty contraband items like sweets within his section.
Source: Film / Ah Boys to Men -
Orange Is the New Black: The prisoners will often hide contraband in their bras when they need a quick hiding place.
Source: Victoria's Secret Compartment
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