Contraband of war

Goods that a belligerent may lawfully seize on the way to his enemy’s territory. When used in a marine insurance policy the term applies only to goods or merchandise. It does not extend to persons (officers of a belligerent power) even though their presence on ship may increase the risk of an attack. If a policy is warranted ‘no contraband’ the policy may be avoided if any part of the goods carried is contraband.

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