import licensing
US (variant): /ɪmˈpɔrt ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/
Definition

Definition of import licensing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

trade regulationTECH.government control system that uses permits to limit goods entering a countryTECH.
  • The country uses import licensing to manage scarce foreign currency reserves.
  • Strict import licensing protects local farmers from foreign competition.
  • The ministry tightened import licensing for pharmaceutical products.
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Expressions with import

import bann.
official rule that stops certain goods from being brought into a country
The government announced an import ban on unsafe toys from several factories.
import taxn.
government charge applied to goods brought into a country from abroad
The company paid a high import tax on the foreign machinery.
import licencen.
official document from authorities allowing certain goods to enter a country
The company applied for an import licence before ordering the machinery.
import troublev.
cause problems by bringing something from outside
They didn't want to import trouble by changing the rules.
import-exportadj.
relating to both importing and exporting goods or services
He works for an import-export company.
reverse importn.
process of bringing something back to its origin
Reverse import of technology can boost local innovation.

Expressions with licensing

licensing authorityn.
official organization with power to issue or control legal licenses
The licensing authority renewed his taxi permit after reviewing the documents.
licensing lawsn.
rules controlling alcohol sales and distribution
The pub must adhere to licensing laws.
licensing officen.
department where official permissions or permits are received and recorded
You must visit the licensing office to renew your driver’s license.
software licensingn.
rules and agreements that give people permission to use computer programs
We reviewed our software licensing to ensure all programs were properly authorized.
licensing agreementn.
contract granting legal right to use intellectual property
The company signed a licensing agreement for the new software.
licensing feen.
charge for legal permission to operate a business
He paid a licensing fee to open his restaurant.
patent licensingn.
process of giving others legal permission to use an invention protected by patent
The company earns steady income through patent licensing to other manufacturers.

Terms related to import licensing

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banneddisallowedforbiddenimpermissibleinadmissibleprohibitedrestrictedunacceptable

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  1. French:licence d'importation, ...
  2. German:Importlizenzierung, ...
  3. Italian:licenze di importazione, ...
  4. Spanish:licencias de importación, ...
  5. Portuguese:licenciamento de importações, ...
  6. Chinese:进口许可证制度, ...
  7. Japanese:輸入ライセンス制度, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْخِيصُ الاسْتِيرَاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִישּׁוּי יִבּוּא, ...
  10. Russian:лицензирование импорта, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ліцензування імпорту, ...
  12. Hindi:आयात लाइसेंसिंग, ...

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