Ĭm’por-tā’tion, n.

n. [Fr. importation, Sp. importacion, It. importazione. See IMPORT, v.]

1. The act or practice of importing, or of bringing from another country or State;—opposed to exportation.
2. That which is imported; commodities or wares introduced into a country from abroad.
3. The act of carrying or conveying; conveyance.