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Contravention noun BrE /kntrvenn/ the fact of doing something that is

not allowed by a law or rule


These actions are in contravention of European law.
illegal pushback BrE /pbk/ opposition or resistance to a plan, an idea
or a change, in the documentary is refer as the act of sending illegal
immigrants back to a country once they have already landed on foreign
ground.
hired gun: an expert who is brought into a company or an organization to
deal with a particular problem or situation:
Board members installed in the midst of takeover fights are hired guns with
a clear agenda.
a person who is paid to do a particular job, especially something that others
may consider to be morally wrong:
They accused the other party of using hired guns to turn in fraudulent
registrations that they plan to make sure are thrown out before the balloting
starts.
Capsize BrE /kpsaz/ : capsize (something) if a boat capsizes or
something capsizes it, it turns over in the water
The boat capsized and sank.
Wind pressure on the huge rotors could capsize the ship.
Refurbishment BrE /rifbmnt: the act or process of cleaning and
decorating a room, building, etc. in order to make it more attractive, more
useful, etc.
The hotel is closed for refurbishment.
This is just one of several planned refurbishments.
Distress call: an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or
plane indicating that help is needed
Mandate BrE /mndet/ the authority to do something, given to a
government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an
election
mandate (to do something) The election victory gave the party a clear
mandate to continue its programme of reform.
mandate (for something) a mandate for an end to the civil war
Smuggler BrE /sml(ra person who takes goods into or out of a country
illegally

a drug smuggler
ECG sticker : electrocardiogram sticker, in the documentary is used to find
immigrants hidden in cars.
Dinghy BrE /di/ a small open boat that you sail or row
a sailing dinghy
Non-governamental organization(NGO) an organization that tries to
achieve social or political aims but is not controlled by a government

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