unpermittedanimalselling
nounUK /ˌʌnpəˈmɪtɪd ˈænɪməl ˌselɪŋ/
US /ˌʌnpərˈmɪtɪd ˈænɪməl ˌselɪŋ/
Selling animals without the official permission you need to do it.
The pet shop was closed for unpermittedanimalselling after inspectors found it had no license.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of trading protected or exotic animals without a required government permit.
Officials charged the dealer with unpermittedanimalselling after he sold rare parrots at a roadside stall.
3. A legal violation involving the sale of livestock without proper health or movement documents.
The farm faced fines for unpermittedanimalselling when cattle were sold without health certificates.
4. Informal term for any unauthorized online sale of pets or animals.
The website was shut down for unpermittedanimalselling of puppies to buyers across the country.