Animal Welfare Legislation
/ˈænɪməl ˈwɛlfɛr ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutory laws and regulations enacted to protect the health, safety, and humane treatment of animals.
The government introduced new animal welfare legislation to improve conditions in farms.
Forms
- animal welfare legislation
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Commentary
Commonly includes standards for treatment of animals in various contexts such as agriculture, research, and entertainment.
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