animalwelfarerule
nounUK /ˈænɪməl ˈwɛlfeə ruːl/
US /ˈænɪməl ˈwɛlfer ruːl/
A rule that says people must treat animals kindly and keep them safe.
The shelter follows every animalwelfarerule to make sure the dogs are happy and healthy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A specific guideline in a zoo or farm about how to feed and house animals properly.
The zookeeper checked the animalwelfarerule before feeding the elephants.
3. A school or club rule that says members must be gentle with classroom pets.
Our teacher read the animalwelfarerule aloud before we met the class hamster.
4. A law that sets minimum standards for how farm animals are kept.
The new animalwelfarerule requires farmers to give chickens more space.