Animal Law
/ˈænɪməl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law regulating the treatment, protection, and use of non-human animals in legal contexts.
Animal law governs issues from wildlife protection to animal cruelty statutes.
- (n.) A specialty within legal practice and scholarship focusing on animal welfare, rights, and related legal policies.
She is an expert in animal law and advocates for stronger legislation against animal abuse.
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Commentary
Animal law intersects with various legal fields; drafters should specify context (e.g., cruelty statutes versus property rights) to avoid ambiguity.
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