outside the law

: a place or region beyond an enclosure or boundary: such as

: the world beyond the confines of an institution (such as a prison)

: the world beyond the territory or state of Alaska

: of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side or surface

: of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side of a curve or turn

: of, relating to, or being on or near the outside

: on or to the outside

: outdoors

used as a function word to indicate movement to or position on the outer side of

: beyond the limits of

: except

: a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority

: the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules

: common law

: litigate

: to sue or prosecute at law