a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

the state of being prosperous.

the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

hostile and aggressive.

goods that have been imported or exported illegally.

a town or city with a harbor for seagoing ships.

agreement by all people involved; consensus.

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.

seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

be (a part) of a whole.

able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after contraction, dilatation, or distortion.

clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

a ship or large boat.

of, in, or relating to a navy or navies.

floating in water; not sinking.

try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

an operational unit in an air force consisting of two or more flights of aircraft and the personnel required to fly them.

accommodation or berthing of ships at docks.

very severe or serious.

to a notable degree; very.

the action of spending funds.