petshoprule
nounUK /ˈpɛtʃɒp ruːl/
US /ˈpɛtʃɑːp ruːl/
A petshoprule is a rule you must follow when you visit a pet shop.
The first petshoprule is to ask before you touch any animal.
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2. A rule about how to take care of pets in a shop.
The petshoprule says the rabbits need fresh water every morning.
3. A special law for pet shops in some places.
The city made a new petshoprule about keeping puppies cool in summer.
4. A rule that only applies inside a pet shop, not outside.
No running is a petshoprule, but you can run once you are outside.