Arms Import
/ˈɑːrmz ˌɪmpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal act or process of bringing arms (weapons, ammunition, military equipment) into a country, often subject to government regulation and licensing.
The arms import was halted due to failure to obtain the required permit.
Forms
- arms import
- arms imports
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Commentary
In legal contexts, arms import regulations are crucial for national security and international compliance; the term often appears in statutes regulating trade in weapons.
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