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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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has since charged them with importation of cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Florida has separately crafted a Canadian prescription drug importation program with authorization from the federal government, but that initiative has stalled. — Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Flores is charged with participating in a cocaine importation conspiracy with her husband, Maduro, who served as Venezuela’s president from 2013 until his capture by American forces in January. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Flores is charged with participating in a cocaine importation conspiracy with her husband, Maduro, who served as Venezuela's president from 2013 until his capture by American forces in January. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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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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