Contraband(noun)
Goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess.
Hindi meaning:प्रतिबंधित माल
Synonyms: Smuggled goods, Illegal goods, Black-market goods, Bootleg goods
Antonyms: Legal goods, Licensed goods, Authorized goods, Permitted goods
Example: Customs officers seized contraband at the airport.
Trick to remember: Contra = against + band = ban; jo cheez ban ke against ho aur chupke laaye, woh contraband.
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