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game law

n.
A regulation limiting the taking of a certain game animal, as in particular quantities and in particular seasons, in order to maintain populations of that animal at a certain level.
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Noun1.game law - a regulation intended to manage or preserve game animals
ordinance, regulation - an authoritative rule
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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