child labor

noun

1. the gainful employment of children below an age determined by law or custom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of child labor¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

“As global demand for palm oil has skyrocketed, so has the need for large numbers of laborers on plantations,” according to Humanity United, a non-profit social welfare group, “This has resulted in widespread exploitation of workers and a reliance on forced and child labor.”

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A source close to the company said the search warrant federal officials presented to Glass House the day of the raid alleged it was suspected of harboring and unlawfully employing undocumented immigrants — but did not mention child labor.

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“This doesn’t even account for Newscum’s radical, left-wing policies, which the Administration is working to protect Californians — and all Americans — from, like letting men destroy women’s sports, or turning a blind eye to child labor exploitation.”

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The Central Coast pot operation that was raided by a massive force of federal immigration agents last week is the subject of a state investigation into illegal child labor, state officials said Monday.

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“We encourage anyone with information about child labor or trafficking at any facility to immediately contact the Department.”

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