leashlaw
nounUK /ˈliːʃ lɔː/
US /ˈliːʃ lɔː/
A leash law is a rule that says dogs must be kept on a leash in public places.
The park has a leash law, so you must keep your dog on a leash there.
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2. A local ordinance requiring owners to restrain their animals, usually dogs, in public areas.
The city passed a leash law to keep dogs safe near busy roads.
3. Any regulation that requires an animal to be physically controlled by a handler.
The beach enforces a strict leash law during the summer months.
4. A legal rule used to hold pet owners responsible for their animals' behavior in shared spaces.
Because of the leash law, the owner was fined when the dog ran loose.