importation

[im-pawr-tey-shuhn, -pohr-]

noun

1. the act of importing.

2. something imported.

importation

/ ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act, business, or process of importing goods or services

2. an imported product or service

Other Word Forms

• overimportation noun
• preimportation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of importation¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; import + -ation

Example Sentences

The law did not mention tariffs, taxes or duties but said the president could “regulate” the “importation” of products.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement issued last year, the government said it "takes a clear and strong stand against the importation of politics of other countries into Singapore".

From BBC

Police Scotland believe all four are linked to criminality, ranging from drug importation to a fresh wave of gangland violence across the central belt.

From BBC

Police Scotland believe all four are linked to criminality ranging from drug importation to a feud between rival criminal gangs in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

From BBC

"We have seen the use of people who have specialist skills in logistics to facilitate these importations."

From BBC

Related Words

• access 
• accession 
• admission 
• entry