importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 
-pər-
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Starlink is banned in Iran by telecommunication regulations, as the country never authorized the importation, sale or use of the devices.
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Maduro is facing four charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Maduro’s arrest and history in Venezuela Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured Saturday in Caracas, Venezuela and brought to New York City to face federal criminal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Flores is charged with cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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importation
noun
im·por·ta·tion
ˌim-ˌpōr-ˈtā-shən
-ˌpȯr-,
-pər-
1
: the act or practice of importing
2
: something imported : import
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