Animal Rights
/ˈænɪməl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal and moral entitlements attributed to non-human animals, advocating their protection from exploitation and harm.
The court considered the animal rights of the chimpanzees in deciding the case.
- (n.) A body of laws or legal principles designed to protect animals from cruelty, neglect, and abuse.
Animal rights legislation has expanded to include stricter regulations on factory farming.
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- animal rights
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Commentary
Animal rights in legal contexts often intersect with animal welfare laws but emphasize intrinsic legal protections rather than mere regulation of treatment.
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