outlaw

²outlaw

verb

Definition of OUTLAW

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

— out·law·ry \ˈau̇t-ˌlȯr-ē\ noun

Examples of OUTLAW

1. That type of gun was outlawed last year.
2. The government passed a bill outlawing the hiring of children under the age of 12.

First Known Use of OUTLAW

before 12th century

Related to OUTLAW

Synonyms: criminalize, illegalize

Antonyms: decriminalize, legalize

Related Words: ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, interdict, prohibit, proscribe

Near Antonyms: allow, let, permit, suffer; approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

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