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animal rights

plural noun

  1. the rights of animals, claimed on ethical grounds, to the same humane treatment and protection from exploitation and abuse that are accorded to humans.


animal rights

plural noun

    1. the rights of animals to be protected from exploitation and abuse by humans
    2. ( as modifier )

      the animal-rights lobby

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of animal rights1

First recorded in 1975–80
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Celebre D'Allen's death prompted criticism from animal rights groups, with Animal Rising saying the sport of horse racing was to blame for the horse's death.

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Celebre d'Allen's death has prompted criticism from animal rights groups.

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Animal rights activists have recently posted drone footage appearing to show dolphins swimming in murky green tanks on the premises.

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For months managers at Marineland have tried to send the killer whales to other marine zoos but this has angered animal rights campaigners who want them housed in a sanctuary, where the orcas won't have to perform or be used for breeding.

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Other animal rights groups have been more welcoming of Pannier-Runacher's announcement, saying a European sanctuary would still be better for the orcas' welfare than life in another marine zoo.

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animal poleAll animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others