Trans`por*ta"tion (?), n. [L. transportatio: cf. F. transportation.] 1. The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; carriage from one place to another; removal; conveyance.

To provide a vessel for their transportation.

2. Transport; ecstasy. [R.] South.

Trans`por*ta"tion (?), n. [L. transportatio: cf. F. transportation.] 1. The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; carriage from one place to another; removal; conveyance.

To provide a vessel for their transportation.

2. Transport; ecstasy. [R.] South.

• The act of transporting, or the state of being transported
  
• A means of conveyance
  
• The business of conveying goods or passengers
  
• Deportation to a penal colony