game-laws
Noun (plural): - Legal regulations concerning hunting: "game-laws" refer to statutes and regulations that govern the hunting, trapping, and protection of wild animals (known as "game") for sport or food. These laws typically specify seasons, bag limits, methods, and licensing requirements.
- (Legal rules restricting hunting activity.)
- (Penalties for breaking hunting regulations.)
- (Laws designed to protect animal numbers.)
"to enforce game-laws": to ensure compliance with hunting regulations.
- Game wardens are responsible for enforcing game-laws in the national park. (Officials monitor hunting activities.)
"to reform game-laws": to update or change hunting regulations.
- The government is considering reforming game-laws to address overhunting. (Proposed changes to legal rules.)
Game-law (n, singular): a single statute within the set of game-laws.
- The new game-law limits the use of traps. (One specific regulation.)
Gamekeeper (n): a person employed to manage and protect game on private land, often enforcing game-laws.
- The gamekeeper ensures that hunters follow the game-laws. (A guardian of hunting rules.)
Game (n): wild animals hunted for sport or food.
- Deer and pheasants are popular game in this region. (Target species for hunting.)
- Hunting regulations: rules governing the practice of hunting.
- Wildlife statutes: laws related to the protection and management of wild animals.
"Fair game": a person or thing that is considered a legitimate target for criticism or attack (derived from hunting context).
- Politicians are often considered fair game for comedians. (Open to criticism, like legal prey.)
"Play the game": to act according to rules or accepted standards (not directly about hunting).
- If you want to succeed, you must learn to play the game. (Follow established norms.)