animalcarerule
nounUK /ˈænɪməl keə ruːl/
US /ˈænɪməl ker ruːl/
A rule about how to take good care of animals.
The shelter has an animalcarerule that says every dog gets a walk every day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule that says how animals must be treated kindly.
The farm follows an animalcarerule about clean water for all the cows.
3. A rule in a game or club about looking after animals.
Our club's animalcarerule says members must feed the class hamster on time.
4. A law or official rule about animal care.
The new animalcarerule requires pet shops to give animals enough space.