shopanimalrule
nounUK /ˈʃɒpˌænɪməlˌruːl/
US /ˈʃɑːpˌænɪməlˌruːl/
A shop animal rule is a rule about animals in a shop.
The pet store has a shopanimalrule that dogs must stay on a leash.
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2. A rule that says which animals are allowed inside a store.
The shopanimalrule says only service dogs may enter the grocery store.
3. A law about keeping animals in a shop or market.
The town made a shopanimalrule to keep chickens out of the bakery.
4. A rule about how to treat animals that live in a shop.
The shopanimalrule says the shop cat must have fresh water every day.