Things that are illegally possessed and cannot be lawfully owned are called what?

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Things that are illegally possessed and cannot be lawfully owned are called what?

Contraband refers to items that the law prohibits possessing or transporting, or that were obtained illegally, so possession is unlawful from the start. This term specifically targets illegal ownership, theft, smuggling, or forbidden goods. That’s why it’s the best fit for “things that are illegally possessed and cannot be lawfully owned.” By contrast, property and assets describe things you can legally own or control, and goods is a broad term for tangible items that can be owned legally.

Contraband refers to items that the law prohibits possessing or transporting, or that were obtained illegally, so possession is unlawful from the start. This term specifically targets illegal ownership, theft, smuggling, or forbidden goods. That’s why it’s the best fit for “things that are illegally possessed and cannot be lawfully owned.” By contrast, property and assets describe things you can legally own or control, and goods is a broad term for tangible items that can be owned legally.

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