illegal import

Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words

Goods imported against the law.

importADJECTIVE + import (noun)

Categories:

illegal

Examples (10)

  • The government is cracking down on the illegal import of wildlife.
  • Customs officers seized a large shipment of illegal imports at the border.
  • The company was fined heavily for dealing in illegal imports.
  • There's a growing concern about the illegal import of counterfeit goods.
  • Smuggling illegal imports carries severe penalties.
  • The new regulations aim to prevent illegal imports from entering the country.
  • An increase in illegal imports can destabilize local industries.
  • Authorities are investigating a network involved in the illegal import of rare artifacts.
  • Combating illegal imports requires international cooperation.
  • The store was accused of selling illegal imports that didn't meet safety standards.