cat containment

noun

The practice of keeping domestic cats within a defined area, such as indoors, in an enclosed yard, or within a cat-proof structure, to prevent them from roaming freely, typically implemented to protect native wildlife and reduce the spread of diseases.

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Meanings

nouncat containment (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of keeping domestic cats within a defined area, such as indoors, in an enclosed yard, or within a cat-proof structure, to prevent them from roaming freely, typically implemented to protect native wildlife and reduce the spread of diseases.
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