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Outlawed: meaning, definitions and examples

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outlawed

 

[ ˈaʊtˌlɔd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

breaking the law

To outlaw something means to make it illegal or prohibited by law.

Synonyms

ban, forbid, prohibit

Examples of usage

  • The government outlawed the use of plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution.
  • Slavery was outlawed in the United States after the Civil War.
Context #2 | Adjective

against the law

Outlawed refers to something that has been made illegal or prohibited by law.

Synonyms

banned, illegal, prohibited

Examples of usage

  • The organization was involved in outlawed activities such as drug trafficking.
  • The outlawed practice of child labor was strictly prohibited by the government.

Translations

Translations of the word "outlawed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proibido

🇮🇳 प्रतिबंधित

🇩🇪 verboten

🇮🇩 dilarang

🇺🇦 заборонений

🇵🇱 zakazany

🇯🇵 禁止された

🇫🇷 interdit

🇪🇸 prohibido

🇹🇷 yasaklanmış

🇰🇷 금지된

🇸🇦 محظور

🇨🇿 zakázaný

🇸🇰 zakázaný

🇨🇳 禁止的

🇸🇮 prepovedan

🇮🇸 bannað

🇰🇿 тыйым салынған

🇬🇪 აკრძალული

🇦🇿 qadağan olunmuş

🇲🇽 prohibido

Word origin

The word 'outlawed' originates from the Old English term 'utlagian,' which means 'to put outside the law.' In medieval England, outlaws were individuals who had broken the law and were therefore outside legal protection. Over time, the term evolved to refer to something that is officially prohibited by law.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,508, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.