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outlaw

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noun

out·​law ˈau̇t-ˌlȯ How to pronounce outlaw (audio)
1
: a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
2
a
: a lawless person or a fugitive from the law
b
: a person or organization under a ban or restriction
c
: one that is unconventional or rebellious
3
: an animal (such as a horse) that is wild and unmanageable
outlaw adjective

outlaw

2 of 2

verb

outlawed; outlawing; outlaws

transitive verb

1
a
: to deprive of the benefit and protection of law : declare to be an outlaw
b
: to make illegal
outlawed dueling
2
: to place under a ban or restriction
3
: to remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement
outlawry
ˈau̇t-ˌlȯr-ē How to pronounce outlaw (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun Billy the Kid was one of the most famous outlaws of America's early history. Verb That type of gun was outlawed last year. The government passed a bill outlawing the hiring of children under the age of 12.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Country music’s outlaw was named an honorary deputy of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in March 1959, just as his music career was taking off. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Aug. 2022 Momoa shows off his range in Slumberland with the often comedic role of an eccentric outlaw named Flip, who helps young Nemo (Marlow Barkley) navigate the dream world to be reunited with her late father. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 But a local outlaw, Jugga – a Sikh – sacrifices his life to save the train. Ajay Verghese, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2022 Named for the Spanish word for cottonwood trees, the nearby hills once served as a hideout for Salomón Pico, the outlaw who inspired Zorro. Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 The vengeful and murderous outlaw Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels) is hot on his heels, killing anyone who gets in his way. Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 The outlaw knight Beric Dondarrion—who Thoros has resurrected numerous times—gives up his lifeforce to raise Catelyn instead. Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 July 2022 The new items all fall under four categories, starting with cheesesteaks, which includes the Philly, the outlaw and the monster. Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 Over the next century, legends of the KGC and myths of the outlaw became entwined and endlessly embellished. Washington Post, 2 May 2022
Verb
The experience at his friend’s funeral stuck with Mr. Zinjade, who took unprecedented measures to protect his own wife from widowhood rituals and also pushed nearby village councils to outlaw them altogether. Kanika Gupta, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Aug. 2022 Sadly, discrimination and hatred is not limited to countries that outlaw love. Vogue, 7 July 2022 Now, states are free to pass laws that outlaw abortions. Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 5 July 2022 The Voting Rights Act of 1965 includes provisions that outlaw racial gerrymandering, a tactic that was first used by Southern Democrats during Reconstruction. Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 25 May 2022 The General Assembly approved a bill Monday that would outlaw any procedure removing a portion of a cat’s claws or paws, except in the case of a medical condition compromising the animal’s well-being. Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2022 Almost a year later, in April 2021, the Kentucky state legislature passed a bill setting restrictions on no-knock warrants but did not outlaw them outright. Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 Lawmakers moved to outlaw the practice after state officials found worrisome levels of PFAS in drinking water, soil, milk, livestock and venison. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 Although up to 26 states have or will outlaw almost all abortions without Roe there to stop them, affecting about half of the U.S.’s population, the number of abortions is expected to fall by much less than half. Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 8 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English outlawe, from Old English ūtlaga, from Old Norse ūtlagi, from ūt out (akin to Old English ūt out) + lag-, lǫg law — more at out entry 1, law

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of outlaw was before the 12th century

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