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
The officers were never successful in entirely banishing the prohibited article.
From Old Fort Snelling 1819-1858 by Hansen, Marcus L.
Under these circumstances, it was natural that persons interested in the English iron manufacture should turn their attention to some other description of fuel which should serve as a substitute for the prohibited article.
From Industrial Biography, Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Smiles, Samuel
