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importation

[im-pawr-tey-shuhn, -pohr-] / ˌɪm pɔrˈteɪ ʃən, -poʊr- /




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Meanwhile, the U.K. has also eased its sanctions, with a trade waiver allowing the importation of Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Now he is back at his old ways, imposing new duties on the importation of brand-name pharmaceuticals and certain metals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Generally, the Food and Drug Administration bans the importation of drugs from abroad, although there is some leeway for medications bought for personal use in quantities of no more than three months’ supply.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Jesse Agus Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was charged with one felony count of importation contrary to law following the Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

On March 3, 1807, Thomas Jefferson signed into law Congress’s ban on the importation of slaves, to take effect January 1, 1808.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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