Importation
[im-pawr-tey-shuh n, -pohr-] /ˌɪm pɔrˈteɪ ʃən, -poʊr-/
noun
1.
the act of .
2.
something .
/ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən/
noun
1.
the act, business, or process of importing goods or services
2.
an imported product or service
n.
c.1600; see import (v.) + -ation.
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