noun
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the act, business, or process of importing goods or services
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an imported product or service
Other Word Forms
- overimportation noun
- preimportation noun
Etymology
Origin of importation
Example Sentences
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Jesse Agus Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was charged with one felony count of importation contrary to law following the Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
But due to the health risks from inhaling asbestos, the importation of blue and brown asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1985.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
China has also banned the importation of seafood from Japan and suspended the screening of popular Japanese films.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Meanwhile, in 1808, the U.S. banned the importation of enslaved Africans, which drove up the price of bonded laborers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025
The C.D.C.’s actions effectively stopped the importation of monkeys into the United States for several months.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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