animalshopregulation
nounUK /ˈænɪməlʃɒpˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
US /ˈænɪməlʃɑːpˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
A rule that says how pet shops must take care of the animals they sell.
The new animalshopregulation makes sure every puppy has a warm bed and clean water.
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2. A law that controls which animals can be sold in shops.
The animalshopregulation bans selling certain wild birds.
3. An official rule about how clean a pet shop must be.
Inspectors checked the cages to make sure the animalshopregulation was followed.
4. A government rule about the health checks animals need before being sold.
Under the animalshopregulation, every kitten must see a vet first.