Export Control
/ˈɛkspɔːrt kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) Regulation by a government of the export of goods, technology, and information to other countries, especially for reasons of national security, foreign policy, or trade protection.
The company ensured compliance with export control laws before shipping sensitive equipment abroad.
Forms
- export control
- export controls
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Commentary
Export control laws often require coordination between multiple agencies and careful classification of products and technologies.
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