animal rights
plural noun
: rights (as to fair and humane treatment) regarded as belonging fundamentally to all animals
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The zoo closed after protests from animal rights groups.
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Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
During the ceremony, Curtis, 65, brought out the rescue puppy onstage with her to honor White's dedication to animal rights.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
That average would be higher had the 2022 contest not been interrupted by an animal rights protestor who rushed the stage during the competition.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Listen to this article King Charles’ first official portrait was vandalized Tuesday by animal rights protesters.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 June 2024
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Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
During the ceremony, Curtis, 65, brought out the rescue puppy onstage with her to honor White's dedication to animal rights.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
That average would be higher had the 2022 contest not been interrupted by an animal rights protestor who rushed the stage during the competition.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Listen to this article King Charles’ first official portrait was vandalized Tuesday by animal rights protesters.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for animal rights
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“Animal rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20rights. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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