speciestradeban
nounUK /ˈspiːʃiːz treɪd bæn/
US /ˈspiːʃiːz treɪd bæn/
A rule that stops people from buying and selling animals of a certain kind.
The speciestradeban protects elephants by making it illegal to sell their ivory.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An international agreement that forbids cross-border commerce in a particular plant or animal.
The speciestradeban on rare orchids was signed by several countries.
3. A temporary block on trading a species while scientists study its numbers.
Officials announced a speciestradeban until the fish population recovers.
4. A company policy that refuses to buy or sell goods made from a protected animal.
The retailer's speciestradeban means it no longer stocks fur coats.