importation — the action of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The importation of exotic pets requires special permits and health certificates.
- My grandmother's secret recipe involves the importation of spices from five different countries.
- The government imposed strict regulations on the importation of electronic devices.
importation
NOUN[/ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/]
the action of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale
Bringing foreign goods into the country
Importation creates temptation, delaying transportation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'importare', meaning 'to bring in' or 'to carry into'. It combines the prefix 'im-' (into) with 'portare' (to carry), literally expressing the action of conveying goods inward.
Breakdown
im- (into) + port- (carry, from Latin portare) + -ation (action or process).
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📝Examples
“The importation of exotic pets requires special permits and health certificates.”
“My grandmother's secret recipe involves the importation of spices from five different countries.”
“The government imposed strict regulations on the importation of electronic devices.”
“His hobby of collecting vintage cars led to the importation of a 1960s Ferrari from Italy.”
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