animaltradecontrol
nounUK /ˈænɪməl treɪd kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈænɪməl treɪd kənˈtroʊl/
the rules that keep people from buying and selling animals in a safe and fair way.
The government made an animaltradecontrol law to stop people from selling rare pets.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. the group of people who check that animal trading follows the rules.
The animaltradecontrol team stopped a truck full of illegal birds.
3. a system for watching how animals are moved between countries.
Airports use animaltradecontrol to track animals coming in and out.
4. the act of limiting the sale of animals to protect them.
Strong animaltradecontrol helped the rare turtles come back.
5. a set of papers or permits needed to sell animals legally.
The shop showed its animaltradecontrol before selling the parrots.