Advertisement

Advertisement

contraband of war

noun

, International Law.
  1. goods that a neutral nation cannot supply to a belligerent nation except at the risk of seizure and confiscation.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of contraband of war1

First recorded in 1795–1805

Advertisement

Word of the Day

axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


contrabandistcontrabass