—n.
1 goods that have been smuggled, or imported or exported illegally.
2 prohibited trade; smuggling.
3 (in full contraband of war) goods forbidden to be supplied by neutrals to belligerents.
—adj.
1 forbidden to be imported or exported (at all or without payment of duty).
2 concerning traffic in contraband (contraband trade).
Derivatives:
contrabandist n.
Etymology: Sp. contrabanda f. It. (as CONTRA-, bando proclamation)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.