leash law

noun

: an ordinance requiring dogs to be restrained when not confined to their owner's property

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Many cities and towns have leash laws or rules requiring owners to keep their dogs on their property. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 Follow local leash laws or otherwise keep pets on a leash in areas where alligators are found. — Mark Price april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 Cities within metro Phoenix handle dog leash laws differently, but most do not allow dogs to be off leash except for special circumstances. — Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The grand jury also criticizes city officials for weak oversight and enforcement of their contract with the Humane Society, which requires the nonprofit to enforce leash laws at 400 city parks and other venues. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for leash law

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leash law was in 1966

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leash law

noun
: a law and especially an ordinance requiring that a dog be restrained when not confined to its owner's property
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