Le dédouanement
Example: Le dédouanement rapide facilite l'importation des marchandises.
Definition
"Le dédouanement" refers to the customs clearance process, which involves the formal procedures and documentation required to allow goods to enter or leave a country. It ensures that shipments comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, enabling smooth import and export operations.
Etymology
The word "le dédouanement" originates from the French verb "dédouaner," meaning to clear goods through customs. It combines the prefix "dé-" (indicating removal) and "douane" (customs), which itself comes from the Old French "dovane," derived from the Italian "dogana," tracing back to the Latin "ad portam" meaning "at the gate." Did you know? The term reflects the historical role of customs officers stationed at city gates to inspect goods.
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"Le dédouanement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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