unlicensedwildlifecommerce
nounUK /ʌnˈlaɪsənst ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɒmɜːs/
US /ʌnˈlaɪsənst ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɑːmɜːrs/
Selling wild animals or animal parts without the official permission the law requires.
The rangers stopped a man for unlicensedwildlifecommerce after finding rare birds in his truck.
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2. Buying and selling protected animals without a required permit.
The court fined the shop for unlicensedwildlifecommerce involving turtles.
3. Running a business that trades exotic animals without a license.
Officials shut down an online site accused of unlicensedwildlifecommerce.
4. Moving wild animal products across borders without proper paperwork.
Customs agents uncovered unlicensedwildlifecommerce hidden in luggage.