prohibited article
Example Sentences
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The temporary powers allow police officers to search those they believe to be under "reasonable suspicion" of committing a crime, planning to commit a crime or in possession of a "prohibited article".
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2025
One of the inhabitants of Tattah, who was engaged in smuggling the prohibited article, was stopped about dusk by a serjeant, who happened to be going his rounds.
From Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan by Taylor, William
They gave an artificial and still higher value to the prohibited article.
From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 by Prescott, William Hickling
He very courteously, but quite firmly, insisted upon temporarily confiscating the prohibited article.
From The Jolliest School of All by Brazil, Angela
After receiving the sum agreed upon between the importer and themselves they frequently become the purchasers of the prohibited article.