unlicensedanimaldealing

noun

UK /ʌnˈlaɪsənst ˈænɪməl ˈdiːlɪŋ/

US /ʌnˈlaɪsənst ˈænɪməl ˈdiːlɪŋ/

Selling animals without the official permission you need to do it.

The pet shop was closed because of unlicensedanimaldealing.

SYNONYMS

illegal animal trading unpermitted pet sales unauthorized animal selling unregistered animal trade

RELATED WORDS

wildlife trafficking pet shop animal welfare smuggling

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Buying and selling animals without a proper license.

Officers charged the man with unlicensedanimaldealing after finding puppies in his van.

3. Running an animal business without the required government permit.

The market stall was shut down for unlicensedanimaldealing.

4. Trading pets or livestock without official approval.

She faced a fine for unlicensedanimaldealing at the fair.