importation

noun

im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce importation (audio)
-pər-
1
: the act or practice of importing
2
: something imported

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Finally, drug importation would prove disastrous for the research ecosystem that has made America the world’s leader in drug innovation for decades. Sally C. Pipes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025 The maximum sentence for cannabis importation in the UK is 14 years in prison. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 11 July 2025 Jesse Clark Garcia pleaded guilty Tuesday in San Diego federal court to nine counts related to the importation of drugs. Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 10 July 2025 The California gun dealer, Darin Dowd, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. regarding the importation of a half-million of the rounds of ammunition. John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for importation

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of importation was circa 1558

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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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importation

noun
im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpōr-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce importation (audio)
-ˌpȯr-,
-pər-
1
: the act or practice of importing
2
: something imported : import

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