unlicensedpetsales
nounUK /ʌnˈlaɪsənst pɛt seɪlz/
US /ʌnˈlaɪsənst pɛt seɪlz/
Selling pets without the official permission the law requires.
The city fined the shop for unlicensedpetsales after inspectors found puppies in the back room.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The business activity of trading animals without a required permit.
Officials launched a task force to crack down on unlicensedpetsales across the county.
3. A legal violation involving the sale of companion animals by unapproved sellers.
The defendant pleaded guilty to unlicensedpetsales and paid a heavy penalty.
4. Informal, often online, selling of pets by people who lack proper registration.
Social media groups have become a hotspot for unlicensedpetsales.