unlicensedwildlifedealing

noun
UK /ʌnˈlaɪsənst ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈdiːlɪŋ/
US /ʌnˈlaɪsənst ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈdiːlɪŋ/

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

The police arrested the man for unlicensedwildlifedealing after finding rare birds in his truck.

SYNONYMS

illegal wildlife tradeunpermitted animal sellingblack-market wildlife commerceunauthorized wildlife trafficking

RELATED WORDS

poachingsmugglingwildlife protectionanimal welfareconservation law

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Buying or trading protected animals without a required permit.

Unlicensedwildlifedealing can land you in serious legal trouble.

3. Running a business that sells exotic pets without a license.

The shop was shut down for unlicensedwildlifedealing.

4. Moving wild animals across borders without official approval.

Customs officers stopped a case of unlicensedwildlifedealing at the airport.