Animal Control
/ˈænɪməl kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) The governmental or authorized agency responsible for enforcing laws related to the regulation, control, and welfare of animals within a jurisdiction.
The city’s animal control responded to the report of a stray dog roaming the streets.
- (n.) The act or process of capturing, managing, or regulating animals, especially stray or dangerous ones, under legal authority.
Animal control efforts are essential to prevent the spread of rabies in urban areas.
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Commentary
Used primarily to denote both the agency and the regulatory function regarding animals; drafting should specify whether referring to the entity or the process to avoid ambiguity.
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