illegal possession

Frequency: 7.815.5 per million words

possessing something that is forbidden by law

possessionADJECTIVE + possession

Categories:

illegal

Examples (10)

  • They were charged with illegal possession of firearms.
  • The suspect was arrested for illegal possession of controlled substances.
  • Laws against illegal possession of prohibited items are strictly enforced.
  • He faced severe penalties for illegal possession of endangered species.
  • The police found evidence of illegal possession of explosives in the warehouse.
  • Ignorance of the law is no excuse for illegal possession of pirated software.
  • The court ruled that the defendant was guilty of illegal possession of a stolen vehicle.
  • Campaigns are launched to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal possession of weapons.
  • Any form of illegal possession carries severe legal consequences.
  • The suspect was apprehended on suspicion of illegal possession of classified documents.