Domestication
/ˌdɒmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process or recognition by which animals are brought under human control and property law, impacting ownership and regulatory rights.
The domestication of livestock entails legal rights and responsibilities over the animals.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, domestication often relates to the status and control of animals under property and regulatory law, rather than the biological or cultural process.
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