exportation

[ ek-spawr-tey-shuhn, -spohr- ]

noun

1. the act of exporting; the sending of commodities out of a country, typically in trade.
2. something exported.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exportation¹

1600–10; < Latin exportātiōn- (stem of exportātiō ), equivalent to exportāt ( us ) (past participle of exportāre to export ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

To address these issues, Murray and his colleagues pressured the colonial government to legislate against the exportation of artefacts and to establish museums.

From BBC

He asks the PM if he can ensure the approval of the company's exportation guarantee is achieved.

From BBC

The Italian government says it was brought into Italy and then exported illegally, with the illegal exportation the basis of its confiscation order.

From Seattle Times

Mr Johnson said that Nissan exports 80% of the vehicles made at its Sunderland plant, "so of course exportation is critical to our success".

From BBC

If he does not issue a license, exportation is not permitted under federal laws.

From Seattle Times