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Outlaw: meaning, definitions and examples

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outlaw

 

[ หˆaสŠtlษ”ห ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

criminal

A person who has broken the law and is considered a fugitive or criminal. Outlaws are often wanted by law enforcement and may face legal consequences if caught.

Synonyms

bandit, criminal, fugitive

Examples of usage

  • He became an outlaw after robbing the bank.
  • The outlaw was on the run from the authorities.
  • The small town was terrorized by a group of outlaws.
  • The outlaw's gang was known for their violent crimes.
  • The sheriff finally caught the notorious outlaw.
Context #2 | Verb

ban

To officially prohibit or forbid something. When something is outlawed, it is made illegal by law or authority.

Synonyms

ban, forbid, prohibit

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to outlaw smoking in public places.
  • Certain substances have been outlawed due to their harmful effects.
  • The organization sought to outlaw discrimination in the workplace.
  • The practice of child labor was outlawed in many countries.
  • Slavery was eventually outlawed in the United States.

Translations

Translations of the word "outlaw" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fora da lei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเค•เฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesetzloser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjahat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะทะฐ ะทะฐะบะพะฝะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ banita

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๆณ•่€… (ใ‚€ใปใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hors-la-loi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ forajido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท haydut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฒ•์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฑุฌ ุนู† ุงู„ู‚ุงู†ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ psanec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ psanec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบกๅ‘ฝ่€… (wรกngmรฌng zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izobฤenec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtlรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐาฃัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qanun qaรงaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ forajido

Word origin

The term 'outlaw' originated in the Old English period, where 'utlaga' meant someone outside the law or banished. Outlaws were individuals who had broken the law and were subsequently excluded from legal protection. Over time, the term evolved to refer to criminals or fugitives who operated outside the boundaries of the law. Outlaws have been romanticized in literature and media, often depicted as rebels or antiheroes. The concept of outlawry has played a significant role in shaping various cultures and narratives throughout history.

See also: law, lawbook, lawbreaker, lawbreaking, lawful, lawfully, lawfulness, lawgiver, lawless, lawlessness, lawmaker, lawmakers, lawmaking, lawman, laws, lawsuit, lawyer, lawyers, unlawful, unlawfully.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,057, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.