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Meaning of outlaw

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

outlaw

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A fugitive from the law.

  2. (history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.

  3. A person who operates outside established norms.

    Example: The main character in the play was a bit of an outlaw who refused to shake hands or say thank you.

  4. A wild horse.

verb

Definitions

  1. To declare illegal.

  2. To place a ban upon.

  3. To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.

    Example: to outlaw a debt or claim

  4. To deprive of legal force.

    Example: Laws outlawed by necessity. — Fuller.