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Definition of child labour noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

child labour

noun
 
/ˌtʃaɪld ˈleɪbə(r)/
 
/ˌtʃaɪld ˈleɪbər/
(US English child labor)
[uncountable]
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  1. the employment of children in an industry or business, especially when it is illegal
    • Although child labour is illegal in this country, the laws are not enforced.
    Topics Social issuesb2
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