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absolute
Noun
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An absolute is something that will always exist.
Death is considered to be an absolute.
absolute
Adjective
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If something is absolute, it is complete or total.
The light went out and he was in absolute darkness.
contraband
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adjective
(= black)
distributed or sold illicitly
the black economy pays no taxes
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noun
goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law