illegalhunting
nounUK /ɪˈliːɡəl ˈhʌntɪŋ/
US /ɪˈliːɡəl ˈhʌntɪŋ/
Illegal hunting means catching or killing animals when the law says you must not.
The park rangers stopped illegal hunting in the forest.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Hunting without the license or permit that the law requires.
He was fined for illegal hunting because he had no permit.
3. Hunting in a protected area where all hunting is banned.
Illegal hunting inside the nature reserve harms rare birds.
4. Hunting animals that are protected by law because they are rare.
Illegal hunting of tigers is a serious crime.