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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fishery \Fish"er*y\, n.; pl. Fisheries. 1. The business or practice of catching fish; fishing. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. A place for catching fish. [1913 Webster] 3. (Law) The right to take fish at a certain place, or in particular waters. --Abbott. [1913 Webster]