Im`por*ta"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. importation. See Import, v. t.]
1.
The act of carrying, conveying, or delivering.
[R.]
2.
The act or practice of importing, or bringing into a country or state; -- opposed to exportation.
3.
That which is imported; commodities or wares introduced into a country from abroad.
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