Contraband and Dealing

Contraband

Contraband noun - Goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law.

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Dealing and contraband are semantically related. in black-market production topic. In some cases you can use "Dealing" instead a noun "Contraband".

Nearby Word: contrabandist

Dealing noun - Method or manner of conduct in relation to others.

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Contraband and dealing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contraband" instead a noun "Dealing".

Nearby Words: deal, dealt

innocent	innocent contraband	innocent dealing
illegal	illegal contraband	illegal dealing

Family Business: The Maguire family run a highly illegal business dealing in drugs, guns and other hot contraband throughout the estate.

Source: Series / Shameless (UK)
They are also charged with preventing illegal things from crossing the border whereas ICE is responsible for dealing with contraband and illegal entrants after they have crossed.

Source: Useful Notes / American Law Enforcement aka: FBI

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