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prohibited goods

[prəˈhɪbɪtɪd ɡʊdz]
nounpl: prohibited goods
mercadorias proibidas
1. Items or products that are forbidden by law to be imported, exported, sold, or possessed
The customs officer confiscated the prohibited goods at the border.
O oficial alfandegário confiscou as mercadorias proibidas na fronteira.
2. Commodities restricted under international regulations or domestic legislation
Weapons and explosives are classified as prohibited goods in most countries.
Armas e explosivos são classificados como mercadorias proibidas na maioria dos países.
Synonyms
forbidden goodscontrabandrestricted itemsbanned merchandise
Antonyms
permitted goodsallowed merchandiselegal goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercadorias proibidas
Standard usage in commerce and customs contexts
São Paulo
bens proibidos
Alternative legal/commercial terminology
Portugal
mercadorias interditas
More formal legal usage in Portuguese context

Related Idioms & Phrases

contraband goods
restricted merchandise
controlled items
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