port of entry


Origin of port of entry

1
First recorded in 1830–40

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British Dictionary definitions for port of entry

port of entry

noun
  1. law an airport, harbour, etc, where customs officials are stationed to supervise the entry into and exit from a country of persons and merchandise

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