animal liberation

Noun

animal liberation (uncountable)

1. (social policy) A social movement dedicated to the advancement of the interests and rights of non-human animals, consisting of theorists and activists.
   • In Animal Liberation, Peter Singer argues that supporters of liberation for blacks and women should support animal liberation as well and that the basic principle of equality used against racism and sexism should be extended to animals to eliminate speciesism.1979 July, Christine Pierce, “Can Animals Be Liberated”, in Philosophical Studies, volume 36, number 1, page 69
   • The Band of Mercy is one of a number of "animal liberation" groups that are active throughout the country. The groups have taken responsibility for a number of incidents, including stealing chickens from farms in Delaware and Maryland.1987 August 25, Keith Schneider, “Theft of Infected Cats From U.S. Lab Spurs Alert”, in New York Times, retrieved 04 Mar 2014