Out of season

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adjective

Not available or allowed at the present time, especially as per the law or tradition.

Hunting is out of season at this time of the year.
Visual representation of "out of season" - Not available or allowed at the present time, especially as per the law or tradition

Often appears as...

  • fish is out of season
  • hunting is out of season
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Legality Aspect

When 'out of season' refers to laws, it means an activity is temporarily banned, usually for conservation.

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Fishing for trout is out of season to protect their breeding period.
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Cultural Timing

Some 'out of season' practices are due to tradition, not law, like not wearing white after Labor Day in the USA.

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Wearing white is out of season once summer ends.
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Time-Specific Events

'Out of season' can also apply to events or festivals that happen only during certain times.

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Carnival is out of season in October.
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