port of entry

Port of entry — Port Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

port of entry — порт ввоза …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

Port of entry — A port of entry is a place where one may lawfully enter a country. It typically has a staff of persons who check passports and visas and inspect luggage to assure that contraband is not imported. International airports are usually ports of entry …   Wikipedia

port of entry — {n. phr.} 1. A port where things brought into the country to sell may pass through customs. * /Other ports of entry have been taking business from New York./ 2. A port where a citizen of another country may legally enter a country; a port having… …   Словарь американских идиом

port of entry — {n. phr.} 1. A port where things brought into the country to sell may pass through customs. * /Other ports of entry have been taking business from New York./ 2. A port where a citizen of another country may legally enter a country; a port having… …   Словарь американских идиом

port of entry — Date: 1769 1. a place where foreign goods may be cleared through a customhouse 2. a place where an alien may be permitted to enter a country …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Airport of entry — An airport of entry (AOE) is an airport that provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country.… …   Wikipedia

entry — See: PORT OF ENTRY …   Словарь американских идиом

entry — See: PORT OF ENTRY …   Словарь американских идиом

Port of San Diego — The Port of San Diego is a self supporting public benefit corporation established in 1962 by an act of the California State Legislature. The Port Act states that the policy of the State of California is to develop the harbors and ports of the… …   Wikipedia