Definitions for importation

importation im·por·ta·tion

Spelling: [im-pawr-tey-shuh n, -pohr-]
IPA: /ˌɪm pɔrˈteɪ ʃən, -poʊr-/

Importation is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 597 anagrams from letters in importation (aiimnooprtt).

Definitions for importation

noun

  1. the act of importing.
  2. something imported.

Origin of importation

First recorded in 1595-1605; import + -ation

Examples for importation

The doctrine is thought to have been an importation into India about the time we are speaking of.

Both are of Navajo importation, by which tribe they are much prized and used.

The most loyal and friendly of Australians resent this importation.

Restrictions on importation will unreasonably raise drug costs.

The importation of slaves could not be prohibited—exports could not be taxed.

Not to tax, will be equivalent to a bounty on the importation of slaves.

In 1924, Congress banned the sale, manufacture, and importation of the drug.

Their importation into Rome caused quite a stir, politically.

Their first act is to lower the duties on the importation of foreign cattle!

Nor is it declared that the importation shall be then stopped; it may be continued.

Word Value for importation
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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