animal rights
plural noun
: rights (as to fair and humane treatment) regarded as belonging fundamentally to all animals
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However, several animal rights groups criticized this decision, including the group Pro Wildlife.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 30 July 2025
The horse carriage industry has long been a source of controversy in New York, with animal rights activists condemning the practice as inhumane, while TWU and other supporters of workers say banning it would destroy livelihoods.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Behind the scenes, he was known for his animal rights activism, which was celebrated in a one-hour The Price is Right special hosted by his successor, Drew Carey.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Hunting has paid tribute to his passionate advocacy for animal rights.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 30 July 2025
The horse carriage industry has long been a source of controversy in New York, with animal rights activists condemning the practice as inhumane, while TWU and other supporters of workers say banning it would destroy livelihoods.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Behind the scenes, he was known for his animal rights activism, which was celebrated in a one-hour The Price is Right special hosted by his successor, Drew Carey.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Hunting has paid tribute to his passionate advocacy for animal rights.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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“Animal rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20rights. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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