Export License
/ˈɛkspɔrt ˈlaɪsəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental authorization required to export certain goods, technology, or information to another country, regulating international trade.
The company obtained an export license before shipping the sensitive equipment abroad.
Forms
- export license
- export licenses
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Commentary
Export licenses are often critical for compliance with export control laws to prevent unauthorized transfer of regulated items across borders.
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