game law

noun

1. a law enacted for the preservation of game, as by restricting the number and kinds of game that may be taken and by designating periods of the year when specified game may be taken.

Word History and Origins

Origin of game law¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

Mendenhall said her decision doesn’t violate a so-called end game law for pandemic restrictions, but its sponsor disagreed.

From Washington Times

Authorities said Davis, who has an extensive history of game law violations in New Mexico, admitted to killing the deer.

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They don’t abide by any laws, and game laws are no different for them,” he said.

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“It creates quite a quagmire in existing game law,” Smathers said.

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As more people attempt to break state game laws and as all crime rises in South Dakota, state officials need to seriously think about boosting the number of conservation officers here.

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