Herd
/hɜrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A group of animals of a single species that are herded or live together.
The rancher watched over a large herd of cattle.
- (v.) To gather or move animals as a group under control.
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Forms
- herds
- herding
- herded
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'herd' often relates to property and livestock management laws and should be clearly defined when used in regulations or contracts.
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