port of entry

noun

1. port.

port of entry

noun

1. law an airport, harbour, etc, where customs officials are stationed to supervise the entry into and exit from a country of persons and merchandise

Word History and Origins

Origin of port of entry¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The move severely restricted entry into the country by barring people who arrive between ports of entry from seeking asylum or invoking other protections that would allow them to temporarily remain in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, the faster process was only applied to immigrants who arrived at ports of entry, such as airports.

From Los Angeles Times

He had applied for asylum the right way — by scheduling an appointment and presenting himself at a port of entry — and yet was languishing behind bars.

From Salon

Migrants could use the app once they reached Mexican soil to schedule appointments with U.S. authorities at legal ports of entry to present their bids for asylum and provide biographical information for screening.

From Los Angeles Times

Tariffs are typically imposed when a product arrives at a port of entry, at which time the importer of record must pay the tax before the item is released.

From Los Angeles Times