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: During the American Civil War, the Union used the term to describe enslaved Black people who escaped to their lines. By labeling them "contraband," Union generals could legally refuse to return them to their enslavers under the laws of war ( Dictionary.com ).
Detail the for possessing contraband in different jurisdictions. Search results for cONTRABAND
: The most frequently seized items in U.S. federal prisons include cell phones (47.8%), drugs (34.7%), and weapons such as shanks ( U.S. Sentencing Commission ). : During the American Civil War, the Union
: In 397 AD, the Roman Empire briefly declared pants illegal, making them a form of contraband for a period ( Reddit /r/AskHistory ). : The most frequently seized items in U
Within controlled environments like prisons or hospitals, the definition of contraband expands to include "nuisance" items that threaten order or safety: