animal rights
plural noun
: rights (as to fair and humane treatment) regarded as belonging fundamentally to all animals
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That season, Wagner leveled an animal rights protestor who ran across the field with a smoke bomb during a Week 4 game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 9 July 2024
Today, ethically minded consumers are also motivated by climate change and animal rights, as the consequences of our overconsumption have become clearer.
—Sam Delgado, Vox, 5 July 2024
The zoo closed after protests from animal rights groups.
—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
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 9 July 2024
Today, ethically minded consumers are also motivated by climate change and animal rights, as the consequences of our overconsumption have become clearer.
—Sam Delgado, Vox, 5 July 2024
The zoo closed after protests from animal rights groups.
—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
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“Animal rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20rights. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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