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cockfighting

American  
[kahk-fahyt-ing] / ˈkɑkˌfaɪt ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sport of pitting specially bred gamecocks against each other in a fight.


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Traditional cockfighting is still legal in the Philippines.

From BBC

The Washington State Gambling Commission accepts tips on cockfighting and dog fighting through its website, wsgc.wa.gov.

From Seattle Times

The reemergence of cockfighting as an issue in the Oklahoma Capitol is frustrating opponents who, until recently, considered the matter long settled.

From Seattle Times

In Mexico, breeders marched against proposed laws to ban cockfighting, bullfighting and other animal blood sports.

From Seattle Times

One state lawmaker from nearby Atoka County is still working to reduce the penalties for cockfighting.

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